An opportunity has arisen for someone who is analytical, curious and interested in the energy industry to join the business as an All-Island Regulatory Analyst, based in Dublin.
This role is responsible for supporting the All-Island Regulation function for EPUKI.
This person will help analyse and deliver policy and regulatory developments to achieve optimum market conditions for EPUKI, in partnership with, Commercial, Business Development, Regulatory and construction colleagues. They will monitor and, where applicable, seek specialist advice to ensure knowledge of the commercial, political, environmental, regulatory, and socio-economic landscape is current and relevant. This includes identifying risks and opportunities and supporting the development of regulation in both Ireland and Northern Ireland.
They will support regulation specialists, business leaders, operational managers and business developers as required by providing detailed analysis of the impact of regulation from a commercial and legal standpoint changes on and where applicable assist them to identify the most suitable and effective regulatory strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior Associate (Regulation), the key responsibilities and duties will include:
* Working closely with the regulation teams in EPUKI and assisting in developing and prioritising strategic imperatives covering electricity, gas, carbon, planning, environmental etc.
* Providing detailed analysis of proposed or existing regulation.
* Establishing and highlighting EPUKI presence on industry groups to help drive and influence overall market structure and rules.
* Liaising with Regulatory Authorities, DECC (ROI), Department of Finance (NI) and other key stakeholders as required.
* Coordinating responses to industry consultations ensuring that EPUKI's overall strategy is properly represented.
* Identifying strategic and regulatory opportunities in the All-Island region to generate value for the EPUKI group.
* Liaising with stakeholders for regulatory support in respect of wider UK, EU and Irish legislation and interaction.
* Strategically manage participation in conferences, trade bodies, and stakeholder forums on an All-Island basis to advance the business strategy.
* Executing all responsibilities in close coordination across the business to maximize engagement, foster collaboration, and positively manage change.
* Monitoring KPIs for the measurement of business success within the regulation area and provide detailed reports to business leaders on progress against these KPIs.
* Supporting the commercial and trading teams in the All-Island business with strategic and regulatory objectives.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Background
* Demonstrated work experience acquired following post-graduate studies.
* Previous work experience and sound business knowledge of the electricity supply sector, both technically and commercially.
* Understanding of the Single Electricity Market (SEM) (desirable).
Behaviours
* A self-motivated, adaptable and fast-thinking individual who thrives in a dynamic work environment.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and influence high-level relationships both internally and externally.
* Excellent presentation and communication skills (both verbal and written).
* Ability to approach and solve problems and challenges in an innovative and creative manner.
* Strong analytical skills and ability to draw conclusions from data.
* Willingness to take a flexible approach to work and be prepared to respond to the changing needs of the organisation.
Qualifications
* Relevant Degree in a business, science, maths, legal or engineering related discipline (essential).
About EP UK Investments Ltd
EPUK Investments Ltd (EPUKI) is the UK division of Energetický a průmyslový holding (EPH), a leading energy group of over 70 companies that owns and operates assets across Europe. EPH group employs circa 24,000 people internationally, owns €30.5bn of assets, generating €37.1bn of revenue and an EBITDA of €4.3bn.
EPUKI was established in 2015 as the strategic platform for expanding the EPH group into the UK energy market. Since launching, EPUKI has made several acquisitions and developed a number of new opportunities and now owns multiple renewable and flexible power generating assets in the UK and Ireland.
EPUKI has grown rapidly to revenues ~£3.5bn and EBITDA ~£300m. We pride ourselves on an entrepreneurial culture and flat leadership structure where individuals (wherever they are in the organisation) can make a real impact on our business.
Our aim is to enable the UK and Ireland low carbon transition through provision of flexible and reliable energy supply. To achieve this, we will:
* develop, construct and acquire the right assets to support the transformation of the energy system;
* invest in our people and our assets to best respond to the changing needs of our sector;
* continuously challenge ourselves to identify opportunities, build our knowledge and develop innovative solutions.
EPUKI is one of the largest independent generators in the UK and Ireland, with an asset base that covers multiple technologies and a range of revenue streams; these include fully merchant baseload and peaking plant and index traded baseload plants, providing a range of system services across the energy and balancing spectrum.
Despite its significant market presence, EPUKI has a flat structure with fast paced decision-making ability enabling better optimisation of market positions. The market continues to evolve and develop as the UK and Irish governments drive towards Net Zero with increasing challenges of renewables penetration, introduction of hydrogen and other new technologies.