Policy Advisor on Electricity Wholesale Markets

EURELECTRIC - Union of the Electricity Industry

Brussels, Belgium

Speaking for more than 3500 utilities Eurelectric represents the full value chain of the European electricity industry in Brussels and beyond. Our priorities revolve around the full decarbonisation of our industry, the deployment of electric solutions to decarbonise other parts of the economy and the need to ensure a fair energy transition.

Eurelectric is looking at its Brussels' office for a: Policy adviser on electricity wholesale markets to join the Markets & Customers team in the Eurelectric Secretariat.

Job description

As wholesale markets policy advisor, you will:

Develop your knowledge of wholesale electricity markets and business intelligence through daily interactions with industry experts and stakeholders;
Monitor and analyse legislative and policy developments on wholesale electricity markets and other related areas;
Contribute to Eurelectric's advocacy for a well-functioning integrated wholesale electricity market as a key driver to deliver a stable and cost-conscious supply of electricity to the industry and individual consumers and contribute to Eurelectric's advocacy on the implementation of the recent Electricity Market Design Reform;
In particular, contribute to work streams linked to the implementation and reviews of electricity market guidelines (Capacity Allocation & Congestion Management, Electricity Balancing and Forward Capacity Allocation). Handle working groups and contribute to the preparation of Committee meetings;
Interact with members to build consensus and develop Eurelectric's positions and policy recommendations on electricity wholesale market integration projects and other electricity market-related issues;
Ensure timely delivery of consultation answers and reports;
Develop and implement lobby campaigns and ensure external representation towards the EU institutions and other stakeholders, such as ENTSO-E and ACER, notably in the Market European Stakeholder Committee.

Requirements and competencies

An appropriate university degree (energy economics, engineering, political science, or law);
A good understanding of EU energy policy-making and lobbying;
2 years hands-on experience in electricity market regulatory issues and processes;
Ability to deal with high level of technicity on electricity markets;
Excellent organizational and communication (writing and oral) skills;
Ability to learn fast, be proactive and adapt to a variety of tasks;
Fluent in English, other languages a plus;
Interest in working in a fast-moving international environment.

Submit your application, including a CV and motivation letter (quoting ref. PAWM) to grondinelli@eurelectric.org by 22 May.

Attn. Giuseppina Rondinelli, HR Manager, Tel +32(0)471813802.

Don't forget to mention EuroBrussels when applying.

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