Energy Markets Analyst
Understanding electricity markets to help companies make smart buying and selling decisions.
Planning and Operations
What this person does in the real world
- Analyse electricity prices, demand levels, weather forecasts and generation data
- Use dashboards and simple models to spot trends
- Write short updates explaining what’s happening in the market today and this week
Why this job matters
Electricity prices change all the time depending on supply and demand. Energy Markets Analysts help companies decide when to buy, sell or schedule power. Their insights help businesses stay competitive while making the best use of available energy.
Skills and tools you’ll use
- Working with numbers, charts and trend data
- Spreadsheet and dashboard tools
- Basic modelling and forecasting
- Clear, concise writing
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
Where you’ll work
You’ll usually work in an office or hybrid setting as part of a commercial or trading team, closely linked to operations and control rooms.
You’ll love this if you...
- Enjoy working with numbers and data
- Like spotting patterns and trends in charts
- Are confident explaining complex ideas clearly in writing
Routes in
- Apprenticeship: Data Analyst
- College/University: Economics, Maths, Energy Systems, Business
- First roles: Junior Markets Analyst, Commercial Assistant, Operations Analyst
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