At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead market analysis and financial modelling for renewable energy projects across Europe.
- Company: Join Lightsource bp, a leader in sustainable energy solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, health insurance, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to sustainability and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the renewable energy sector while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in energy markets, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and Python.
The Power Markets, Europe team at LSbp develops and manages revenue strategies for the company's solar and storage projects across Europe. As a Power Markets Analysis Manager, you'd lead market analysis, financial modelling, route-to-market strategy, and price structuring whilst building expertise in renewable energy commercialisation, including PPA structures, subsidies, and merchant trading strategies.
Role responsibilities
- Market & Regulatory Analysis: Analyse ongoing trends in EMEA power markets to inform internal view and keep key stakeholders updated.
- Pricing & PPAs: Work closely with Origination and Commercial teams to model and price offtake structures, and deliver best value deals to LSbp.
- Financial Modelling: Support client and senior management engagements; ensure consistency and accuracy of power market assumptions across models.
- Government Auctions: Analyse auction opportunities and support bidding strategy development.
- Short-Term Markets: Analyse trends to support energy management; prepare exposure reports; present monthly updates to risk forums.
An understanding and interest in European power markets is essential. This includes knowledge of supply-demand dynamics, energy trading, and the role of various market participants. Familiarity with the methods and structures used for pricing energy commodities in different regions is required. Experience in quantitative modeling is a plus.
Skills Required
- Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI and Python and Word skills.
- Numerical and analytical skills, and attention to detail.
- Strong commercial acumen and communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the ability to build strong relationships with numerous stakeholders throughout the company.
- Ability to handle complex and highly ambiguous scopes of work.
- Ability to problem solve and work well under pressure in a deadline driven, fast-paced environment.
Education Required
- BA or equivalent required. Masters preferred.
We are Lightsource bp - and we're on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development. For over a decade we've been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise. Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition.
Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security. Lightsource bp operates with five core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive. We seek to attract and hire individuals who share our commitment to creating a safe workplace, uphold the highest standards of integrity, and demonstrate respect for colleagues, communities, and the environment.
Our recruitment process promotes sustainability by valuing long-term growth and responsible practices, while seeking candidates with the drive to innovate and lead in the global energy transition. Together, these values shape how we engage, assess, and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide.
Be inspired. Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there's a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. These include our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project, or volunteering on our VIBES committee to name a few.
Why you'll want to stay with us
At Lightsource bp, you'll work within agile, cross-functional teams where diverse perspectives come together. Our culture embraces open knowledge sharing and collaboration, empowering you to learn from others and accelerate progress collectively. Your career growth is our priority and a shared journey. We are committed to developing talent from within and prepare you for career advancement so you can shape a fulfilling and lasting journey here.
In today's fast-changing world, a learning mindset is essential and therefore we proactively support upskilling to help you push your skill boundaries and stay ahead in your field, so you can not only keep pace with change but confidently shape a brighter future.
Be you. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible. Our culture is driven by our core values - from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible.
Be recognized. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.
Manager, Analysis Power Markets in City of Westminster employer: Lightsource bp
Lightsource bp is an exceptional employer located in Greater London, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive health insurance, and robust pension schemes, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth within the renewable energy sector. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the world of sustainable energy.
