Regulation Analyst – Retail (ARRP/17B)

Working within the Retail and Consumer Protection directorate, you will provide written and numerical analysis and policy advice relating to the regulation of the energy retail sector (both electricity and gas).  You will work across a variety of functions within a team-based environment and contribute to the delivery of Utility Regulator aims and objectives by analysing and advising on issues relating to the regulation of the energy retail sector. These roles are well suited to persons with strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills paired with excellent interpersonal skills. Any experience in the regulated energy sector and/or in utility regulation will also be valuable.

Essential criteria

1. A minimum of three years experience which demonstrates your ability to analyse complex financial information from a wide variety of sources using spreadsheets and/or other modelling tools to include:
a) challenging assumptions contained within the financial information;
b) gaining an understanding of the business or organisational model being analysed;
c) converting your analysis results into reports that provide recommendations and/or advice to senior management on commercial/business or policy objectives; and
d) subsequently using your analysis to implement any policy or commercial goals.

2. A minimum of two years experience proving your ability to analyse written and /or qualitative information from a wide variety of sources in a complex environment to include:
a) challenging assumptions contained within the written/qualitative information;
b) converting your analysis results into reports that provide recommendations and/or advice to senior management on commercial/business or policy objectives; and
c) subsequently using your analysis to implement any policy or commercial goals.

3. Evidence of significant experience which demonstrates collaborative working with third party organisations providing the data to ensure optimal outcomes, high quality analysis and understanding of the data.

4. Evidence of significant experience that demonstrates excellent organisational and project management skills, including a proven track record of working to tight deadlines with a high degree of individual responsibility.

5. Evidence of significant experience which demonstrates excellent team working, interpersonal communication skills and ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships in a challenging environment.