Senior Modelling Analyst

<p><span>We are Centrica! We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is </span><b><span>#MoreThanACareer</span></b><span> - we’re powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes. </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Your work here isn’t just a job – it’s a mission. We all play a vital role in </span><b><span>energising a greener, fairer future</span></b><span>.</span></p><p></p><p><b><span>Senior Modelling Analyst</span></b></p><p><b><span>Reference: R0061476</span></b></p><p><b><span>Trading – Cork/Dublin</span></b></p><p><b><span>Permanent</span></b></p><p><b><span>Reporting to: Long Term Modelling Lead</span></b></p><p></p><p>Bord Gáis Energy is one of Ireland’s leading energy and service companies. We supply gas, electricity, and energy services to over 700,000 homes and businesses across the country, offering excellent customer service as well as the best value possible. Bord Gáis Energy is uniquely positioned to drive positive change and we have an opportunity, as well as a responsibility, to reshape our future. We’re powered by our purpose, and we all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future. While there are challenges ahead, we are dedicated to supporting our consumers and colleagues, to rethinking power generation, and to supporting an affordable and fair transition for all.</p><p></p><p><b>Role Purpose:</b></p><p></p><p>Responsible for the development and enhancement of quantitative models, methodologies, analysis techniques, and software tools to support all areas in Assets &amp; Trading and BGE which interact with the wholesale gas and electricity markets.</p><p></p><p><b>About the Role: </b></p><ul><li>Develop and deliver models, methodologies or analysis across several functional areas from among:</li><li>Optimisation of generation dispatch and generation asset valuation.</li><li>Use of fundamental modelling capability (including Plexos) to support the development of a range of scenarios to assess the impact of climate targets on Ireland's power system, prices and BGE assets. Includes forecasting of Day Ahead, Intra-day, Balancing and system services markets and associated revenues.</li><li>Maintain familiarity with regulatory decisions and market publications which shape market design. Provide analysis on modifications and consultations dealing with the wholesale energy market (ex-ante markets, balancing market, system services market) capacity market, market charges and grid planning</li><li>Support for originating and structuring commercial contracts including renewable PPAs, building knowledge of key market structures affecting these assets.</li><li>Analysis of competitor behaviour and identification of commercial opportunities.</li><li>Support for tool building and business process improvement.</li><li>Forecasting/analysis of long and short term demand for power and gas</li><li>Forecasting of wind and solar generation.</li><li>Drive analyse of complex data using statistical techniques to facilitate modelling team activities.</li><li>Support the trading of BGE’s portfolio by ensuring that the short-term modelling process (data input/outputs, processing and performance) is streamlined and meets trading requirements.</li><li>Regular monitoring of forecast error and ongoing refinement of models.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market and regulatory developments.</li><li>Maintain adequate documentation for all models and methodologies and ensure adequate controls are in place</li><li>Perform any other duties that may arise.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>About you: </b></p><ul><li>A degree in a quantitative or scientific field such as mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering or computer science.</li><li>Knowledge of wholesale electricity markets, particularly price-formation and the operation of the Irish market.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of numerical and statistical techniques and experience of applying these techniques to practical real-world problems.</li><li>Proficiency in manipulation and analysing of large data sets (using Python, SQL, or similar programming language).</li><li>Capability with Plexos or any other market scheduling tool an advantage.</li><li>Previous experience in a related role highly desired</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, and a host of other benefits, including volunteering days with our charity partner, Focus Ireland. You’ll also enjoy our friendly and collaborative culture, flexible ways of working, and you’ll be making a key contribution to Bord Gáis Energy’s commitment to environmental sustainability.</p><p></p><p>Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing society and the energy sector ha