Market Specialist

Job title:

Market Specialist

Company:

ENTSO-E

Job description

About ENTSO-EENTSO-E is the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity. We coordinate the cross-border system operations, system development and electricity market activities of the 40 electricity transmission system operators (TSOs) which cover 36 countries. The ENTSO-E Secretariat in Brussels provides support on technical, market and policy developments for all European TSOs in their cooperation with each other, in their joint fulfilment of their legal mandates, and in the intensive interactions with EU decision-makers, regulatory agencies, associations representing network users and other stakeholders.If you are interested in having an active role in the energy transition, you should consider joining ENTSO-E. We are a dynamic European association working on important and exciting projects of the electricity sector with the commitment to support the efforts towards a carbon-neutral power system. At ENTSO-E, you will contribute to building the world’s largest integrated electricity market – impacting not only those in the energy sector but also Europe’s overall economy, today and in the future!Job descriptionWe are looking for a highly professional and skilled Electricity Market Specialist, passionate about the European electricity market and the energy transition. Are you ready to interact at the highest level within an international and future thinking organisation? If yes, ENTSO-E is the right place for you.You will work in the ENTSO-E Secretariat in Brussels in the Market & Operations section, reporting directly to the Market Deputy & Market Integration Manager. Our dynamic team is currently comprised of 5 skilled internal and external staff.In this role, you will play an important part for the planning and coordination of the implementation of market guidelines for European wide projects. You will work in close collaboration with TSO Experts, and interact with important stakeholders such as ACER, the European Commission etc.In addition, cooperation with Secretariat’s staff across all departments in the frame of the Secretariat’s program management structure and in ENTSO-E’s efficiency-oriented project framework is required.You will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid model, allowing for a blend of remote and in-office work to support a good work-life balance.Travels (e.g. 1-2 days per month) may be required.Your responsibilitiesThe Electricity Market Specialist will contribute to the Association work mainly in the implementation of the market guidelines. Responsibilities may be subject to change depending on the evolution of priorities and projects. Key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• The implementation planning and coordination of the market guidelines (CACM, FCA EBGL), related project especially for Europe-wide and certain regional implementation of requirements in the market guidelines and of aspects in operations guideline or connection network codes.
• With a proactive approach, lead, and support groups of TSO experts, , ensure the experts reach common position and develop the agreed methodology or implementation projects.
• Coordination with the Capacity Calculation Regions (CCR) and the Regional Security Coordinators (RSC) for their data provision for monitoring purposes.
• Interactions with European regulators and their agency ACER, with the European Commission, at times with Members of the European Parliament, and with other stakeholders, including providing information about market and transparency issues.
• Contribute to the preparation of the Market Committee meetings, in cooperation with the other staff of the market section, incl. preparing agendas, session files, presentations, decisions and draft minutes.
• Support to the day-to-day business of the Market Section in relation to the functioning of the Market Committee and its working groups, project teams.

Your profileWe are looking for someone with the following skills and abilities:

• Post-graduate degree in Information Technology, Economics, Electrical engineering or a related field
• At least 1 to 2 years’ relevant work experience, preferably in the TSO business
• Proven expertise in the energy sector preferably in European electricity market integration issues, e.g. market design, integration of financial and physical power markets, transparency, congestion management, balancing mechanisms, renewable energy integration.
• Excellent skills and a strong interest in communication, for cooperating within the Secretariat, for supporting members in the Committees and facilitating consensus, and for explaining to Commission and regulators, stakeholders, politicians and the public the work products and positions of the TSOs.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills in English.
• Results-oriented attitude, team-player with ability to prioritise.
• Motivation to work in a multi-cultural environment and to contribute to the European Energy Union.
• Positive mindset aligned with the values of ENTSO-E: Trust, Integrity, Future-thinking, Excellence and Team.

Our offerOur people are truly at the heart of our association. You will be part of a multinational and multi-cultural environment, with colleagues from over 30 different nationalities. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce which allows us to create an environment where we learn from each other and develop together. We strongly believe in continuous learning and offer a broad range of training and development opportunities to our employees. We are a hybrid workplace and offer a maximum of flexibility enabling to have a good balance between remote working (from Belgium) and engaging physically with colleagues.We offer market competitive compensation and an extensive benefit package, with excellent insurance coverage for you and direct family members (such as hospitalization, supplemental medical plan). You will benefit from group insurance and travel insurance. You will have the opportunity to participate in a Flexible Benefits Plan to choose for those benefits that create the best value for you.Additionally, we offer employees from our TSO Members the chance to apply for secondment opportunities, further enriching your experience and expanding your horizons.Interested?Please submit your application 22 September 2024, consisting of a curriculum vitae and a motivational letter on the ENTSO-E career site. Replies will be handled in strictest confidence.ENTSO-E is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or political beliefs.

Expected salary

Location

Bruxelles

Job date

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 22:44:52 GMT

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