Future Markets Specialist

Future Markets Specialist Newbridge (Open to public competition) BnM has the need for a Future Markets Specialist. This role is a maternity leave cover and is required to continue the preparations the Asset Management and Trading team in ensuring efficient operations, revenue capture and protection and the successful delivery of key projects. The role will focus on Future Market changes and operational changes, providing essential support to meet business objectives. Success in this role will be measured by timely preparation and delivery of EirGrid's Future Power Markets programme of work and other operational changes, contributing to the overall success of the department and organisation. The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include the following: The candidate will be required to assess the impact of market, policy and commercial changes on BnM Renewables' generation portfolio and strategic assets, influence decision-making and prepare BnM Asset Management and Trading. The candidate will be required to keep up to date, understand and communicate internally all market changes and energy policy implications, including SEM-C consultations, balancing market and capacity market modifications. Liaise closely with the BnM Prompt Trading team, and any associated external vendors, to ensure a seamless transition of Future Market changes to day-to-day operations. Assist in the preparedness and development of future trading activities for an expanding power generation portfolio including trading new assets, Future Power Markets, Future Arrangements for System Services, amongst others. Deliver ad-hoc projects as required by the Trading Manager, and Head of Asset Management and Trading, e.g. establishment of trading and operations processes for items such as Corporate Power Purchase Agreements. Build and cultivate productive working relationships externally with Industry working groups (e.g. EirGrid, SEMO, EAI, ESI, WEI). Liaise and work internally with the wider Asset Management and Trading and Commercial teams to manage the onboarding of the Future Power Markets changes, and new operational processes. All employees are expected to co-operate fully with all provisions taken by the company for ensuring Health and Safety, and Welfare of co-employees and members of the public using the premises. Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and the wider team's objectives. The Person: The ideal candidate will possess the following qualification, skills, knowledge and attributes: Third level degree (min 2:1 classification) in a discipline with a high level of numerical, analytical and/or financial content. (Engineering, Finance, Science, Data Science. 3-7 years experience in power systems, ideally with new market integration experience or project integration experience. Experience with project management and internal and external stakeholder engagement. Understanding of European power market regulations. Knowledge of SEM and EirGrid's Future Power Markets programme; power trading; system services; excellent decision-making skills; team player; good judgement and decision making; strong communication, reporting and interpersonal skills; a self-starter who can work on their own initiative. The selection process for this role will include candidate screening from application. If you wish to be considered simply click Apply on the job advert, on or before 11th November 2025. BnM is an equal opportunities employer. Skills: Third level degree (min 2:1 classification) 3-7 years experience Experience with project management