Energy Analyst

About Us:

We are a start-up on a mission to accelerate the energy transition by building the best project modelling software to enable our users to make intelligent energy decisions. Our software models the physical and commercial nuances of energy projects both behind the meter and front-of-meter. This includes modelling renewable energy generation, flexibility and different commercial arrangements.

We are a Saas company filled with motivated energy nerds with expertise in energy markets across the globe, product development, data science, sales and marketing. We're growing rapidly and are looking for a passionate Energy Analyst to join our awesome London team. If you’re an energy nerd like us and keen on joining a fast paced startup please read on.

Who we’re looking for:

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Energy Analyst who will bridge the technical and commercial aspects of our business. You will work closely with our customers in the UK and Europe, and also with our sales, marketing, data science and product engineering teams. You will bring your expert knowledge of GB and/or European energy markets and clean energy project development to help drive our growth in the region.

Your work as an Energy Analyst will cover three main areas:

Technical Customer support:

• Become a technical expert in the Gridcog modelling software and industry trends in UK and Europe for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Onboard new clients, providing expert modelling support, and responding to technical queries
• Proactively monitor client modelling to ensure optimal utilisation of their subscription
• Help maintain our Library of energy market prices, network tariffs, and project costing assumptions.

Sales and Marketing:

• Support the marketing team by writing blogs and producing video content to share Gridcog's industry insights.
• Support sales team by conducting product demos.
• Being an ambassador for the company at industry events. 
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and developments both in the UK and in Europe.
• Support the sales team by answering technical queries from prospective customers.

Product

• Support the product team in coming up with new ideas for the software, and acting as an industry expert and sharing customer feedback.
• Testing new features and making sure they represent customer requirements. 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Have a passionate interest in the energy transition, with a growth mindset, and strong intrinsic motivation.
• Some professional experience in the GB or European power sector (this could in relation to electricity retailing, trading, energy market analysis, renewable project development, consulting or e-mobility and electrification).
• Some knowledge of GB or European energy markets, you will understand different commercial options available to clean energy technologies like solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging.
• Very strong analytical skills, with some prior hands-on experience in tools such as Excel, Tableau, Python, or R.
• Exceptional communication skills with a strong sense of customer empathy.
  

We’d also love it if you have:

• Familiarity with one or more energy markets outside of the UK.
• Fluency in another European language - in particular Spanish, German or French.
• Practical hands on experience in energy project modelling.
• Engaging and persuasive writing and dynamic presentation style.

Application:

Alongside you CV please attach the following: 

• A cover letter explaining why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience and skills.
• Opportunity to work as part of our social London based team with flexible working arrangements.
• Join a high-performing team that values innovation and creative problem-solving.
• We will help build your personal profile in the energy sector via sharing your insights and contributions on our company LinkedIn page.
• Contribute to the decarbonisation of the world's energy system.
• Support for ongoing professional and personal development.
• An annual all company retreat. This year we went to Bintan, Indonesia.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team at Gridcog. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, as we believe an inclusive environment and diversity of perspective leads to innovation and success.