About this role
<div> <div> <div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Position Description </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">To act as the primary subject matter expert (SME) for Electric Ireland regarding all-island wholesale market developments. This role ensures Electric Ireland’s portfolio is optimized and compliant with the <a style="color:black" href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.semcommittee.com/market-overview&ved=2ahUKEwiy5uCU1uKSAxVPTUEAHawjPK0Qy_kOegYIAQgFEAI&opi=89978449&cd&psig=AOvVaw1SX_MQREG4ohlZuQdsN7Mi&ust=1771491480848000" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Single Electricity Market (SEM)</a> rules while leading the business through strategic and technical changes. </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Actively participate in and stay up-to-date with various <a style="color:black" href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&rct=j&url=https://ie.linkedin.com/jobs/view/senior-lead-analyst-market-codes-policy-at-eirgrid-group-3988444312&ved=2ahUKEwiy5uCU1uKSAxVPTUEAHawjPK0Qy_kOegYIAQgGEAE&opi=89978449&cd&psig=AOvVaw1SX_MQREG4ohlZuQdsN7Mi&ust=1771491480848000" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SEM market committees</a> and industry fora (e.g., TSC Modifications Committee, SEM Committee consultations). </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Review and implement strategy changes for the wholesale market, ensuring Electric Ireland is positioned to meet <a style="color:black" href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&rct=j&url=https://careers.esb.ie/job/Dublin-Finance-Business-Partner-%2528Business-Markets%2529-D/1349069957/&ved=2ahUKEwiy5uCU1uKSAxVPTUEAHawjPK0Qy_kOegYIAQgGEAM&opi=89978449&cd&psig=AOvVaw1SX_MQREG4ohlZuQdsN7Mi&ust=1771491480848000" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">net-zero targets</a> and 80% renewable integration goals by 2030. </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Lead all formal communications for Electric Ireland regarding wholesale market issues, including drafting <a style="color:black" href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&rct=j&url=https://ie.linkedin.com/jobs/view/senior-regulation-analyst-18-months-ftc-at-esb-4290759053&ved=2ahUKEwiy5uCU1uKSAxVPTUEAHawjPK0Qy_kOegYIAQgGEAU&opi=89978449&cd&psig=AOvVaw1SX_MQREG4ohlZuQdsN7Mi&ust=1771491480848000" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">policy response papers</a> for the CRU, Utility Regulator, and government departments and participating in engagement forums. </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Leading business-wide changes for Electric Ireland when relevant to wholesale market modifications, such as updates to the Trading and Settlement Code (TSC) or <a style="color:black" href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.semcommittee.com/files/semcommittee/media-files/19-054h%2520Electric%2520Ireland%2520response%2520to%2520SEM-19-024.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiy5uCU1uKSAxVPTUEAHawjPK0Qy_kOegYIAQgGEAc&opi=89978449&cd&psig=AOvVaw1SX_MQREG4ohlZuQdsN7Mi&ust=1771491480848000" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Capacity Market</a> arrangements. This may include the establishment of project forums to manage change effectively. </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Provide technical and commercial expertise to support the development and implementation of new wholesale products, including <a style="color:black" href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.irishjobs.ie/job/temp/esb-job106593340&ved=2ahUKEwiy5uCU1uKSAxVPTUEAHawjPK0Qy_kOegYIAQgGEAk&opi=89978449&cd&psig=AOvVaw1SX_MQREG4ohlZuQdsN7Mi&ust=1771491480848000" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flexibility Services</a>, Demand Side Response (DSR), and new low-carbon offerings for large energy users. </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Serve as the central point of contact between trading teams, retail business units, and external market operators (<a style="color:black" href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.sem-o.com/sites/semo/files/documents/training/Quick-Guide-to-the-I-SEM.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiy5uCU1uKSAxVPTUEAHawjPK0Qy_kOegYIAQgGEAs&opi=89978449&cd&psig=AOvVaw1SX_MQREG4ohlZuQdsN7Mi&ust=1771491480848000" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SEMO</a>/SEMOpx) to ensure seamless market participation. </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Experience and Qualifications </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Essential</strong></span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">A Level 8 Honours degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, or a related quantitative field. </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">A minimum of 7+ years in the energy industry. </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Understanding of I-SEM market design, balancing market principles, and the Integrated Business Planning process. </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Exceptional ability to lead high-stakes communications and translate complex regulatory changes into clear actionable advice for senior management. </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Desirable </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Ability to represent the companies interests at industry forums </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Ability to review changes and efficiently assess likely impact on business processes and/or commercial impact. </span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Location </strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">This position will be based in Swift Square, Santry, Dublin 9. </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><em>Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration <strong>at least two days per week</strong>. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business. </em></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Reporting To </strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Trading Manager, Electric Ireland </span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Why Work with Us? </strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Career development through mentoring and training </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Sports and Social Clubs </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Networking opportunities </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Credit Union </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Generous Pension </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Access to staff well-being programmes </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Generous parental leave entitlements </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Strong values-based and inclusive culture </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted </span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>S</strong><strong>alary </strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">€71,900 - 84,600 per annum (depending on experience) </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Closing Date </strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:black"><em><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">30th July 2026</span></em></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Interview </strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy: </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Accountable and Ethical</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Collaborative </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Growing and Adaptive</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Proactive</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Respectful and Supportive </span></li> </ul> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </p> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">More information available on <a style="color:black" href="https://esb.ie/careers/our-people-promise" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Our People Promise</a> </span></p> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Notes </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li style="color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role. </span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employment. </span></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> </div>