Real-time Energy Market Analyst in Wokingham

National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

This is an opportunity to join us at the heart of real-time energy operations. As a Real-time Energy Market Analyst, you will sit at the intersection of wholesale markets, balancing mechanisms and real-time system operations in our Electricity National Control Centre (ENCC). You will translate complex commercial signals and market data into actionable intelligence that directly shapes how the power system is operated minute by minute — helping to ensure system stability and protect end consumers, particularly during periods of tight margins and volatile pricing.

Working alongside Control Room engineers, planners and market specialists, you will integrate and interpret a uniquely rich mix of data — spanning real-time demand signals, embedded generation, interconnector flows, and wholesale, balancing and ancillary prices, including some datasets that are uniquely available to NESO through its system operator role. Your insights will directly influence operational decisions and build new analytical capability at the heart of the control room.

• Analyse energy market data — including prices, demand signals and cross-border flows — to identify commercial trends and their impact on system behaviour.
• Model and forecast energy and reserve requirements, translating market intelligence into practical inputs for Control Room decision-making.
• Monitor market conditions during periods of system stress, providing timely insight on generation response and demand flexibility.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that give Control Room engineers clear, actionable signals.
• Identify and integrate new external datasets that improve the quality and timeliness of market intelligence.
• Act as a bridge between real-time operations and flexibility market development teams, flagging risks and supporting long-term planning.

We are looking for a curious, analytically minded professional who understands how markets and commercial incentives shape real-world behaviour — and who wants to apply that understanding in a high-impact operational setting.

You have a solid grasp of how energy or commodity markets work — how prices form, what drives fluctuations, and how market participants respond to commercial signals. A background in energy policy, economics, finance or a related field is welcome. You don’t need to have worked in power systems specifically, but you should be comfortable reasoning about supply, demand and price dynamics.

You can work with large or complex datasets, draw meaningful conclusions, and communicate them clearly. Experience with data visualisation, statistical modelling or tools like Excel is important. What matters most is your ability to turn data into insight that others can act on.

You are proactive, collaborative and keen to build something new. You enjoy working across teams, are comfortable in fast-moving environments, and take ownership of your work. An interest in the energy transition and how markets are evolving is a plus.

A degree in Economics, Finance, Energy Policy, Public Policy or a related discipline. Equivalent professional experience is equally valued.

A competitive salary dependent on experience and capability. As well as your base salary, NESO's core benefits are the essential perks and advantages that form part of your employee package:

• You will receive a bonus based on company performance.
• 26 days annual leave as standard.
• A competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• Annual Enrollment to NESO Savings Plan, when you save between £20- £500 a month from your take-home pay, we will pay a 50% matching contribution.

NESO's flexible benefits programme provides you with more flexibility around your health, lifestyle and protection benefits, here's just a few available:

• Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trading.
• Additional Birthday Day Off.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Retail & Gym Discounts.
• Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & Personal Accident Insurance.

At the National Energy System Operator (NESO), we play a vital role in tackling climate change and securing Great Britain's energy future. We already operate the world's fastest decarbonising electricity system and are working towards our ambition to run it carbon-free for a short period this year - provided the market supplies electricity exclusively from renewable sources. Alongside this, we provide expert advice to government on how to deliver a clean power system by 2030.

In autumn 2024, the Electricity System Operator (ESO) transitioned to become NESO - an independent, expert public corporation with a whole-system view across electricity, gas, and hydrogen. NESO operates independently and transparently, always acting in the best interests of all energy users. Licensed and regulated by Ofgem, we make impartial decisions that balance sustainability, affordability and security. Our organisation is fully independent from government, the regulator and all commercial interests, with a clear focus on system-wide benefit, long term thinking and public value.

The time to deliver is now. Join the energy transformation and help shape the future. Your energy. Our future. Together.

This role closes at 23:59, on the day before date shown above, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

Research shows that some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At NESO, we believe potential comes in many forms and we're committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment process where everyone has the opportunity to show their talents. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds.