Are you motivated to play an active part in Europe’s clean energy transition? smartEn is recruiting a Market Analyst to support the research department.

We are the European business association integrating the consumer-driven solutions for the clean energy transition – creating opportunities for every home, car and business to support a reliable and affordable energy system. Our 100 members are offering innovative solutions to transform consumers from passive to active energy players and contribute to the cost-effective decarbonisation by unleashing their demand-side flexibility.

Your core tasks will involve supporting the research activities of the association. You will be part of a dynamic international team in the EU area in Brussels and you will work in strong cooperation with our Projects and Research colleagues.

Main responsibilities:

• Conducting primary and secondary market research and analysis in the scope of smartEn’s publications (The smartEn Map, smartEn Spotlights, etc.)
• Collecting, analysing and reporting on survey results
• Derive forecasts and recommendations based on the market research
• Drafting of reports and papers
• Supporting smartEn team with market intelligence to develop positions
• Interaction with the smartEn membership and its working groups

Desired skills and experience:

• A university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in European studies, law, energy economics, engineering, or similar
• At least one year of relevant professional experience in research activities
• A good understanding of the energy sector, electricity markets and the role of active consumers in Europe is indispensable
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise time-sensitive assignments and effectively prioritise workload
• Analytical, curious, pragmatic, and flexible attitude
• Proactive approach to research and networking
• Proven track-record in writing of reports and publications
• Fluency in written and spoken English are indispensable, other European languages are an asset
• European citizenship/EU working permit is necessary

What we offer:

• A meaningful job in a dynamic and innovative organisation
• A motivated and cooperative team, interaction with an engaged membership
• Room for creativity and initiative
• A full-time contract with possibility of growth

Application Information

If you are inspired by the position, please apply with a CV, motivation letter including your salary expectations in gross annual terms (13,92 months), and one writing example of a publication or essay you played an active role in to andres.pintobello@smarten.eu.

Please quote “Application Market Analyst” as a subject when submitting your application.

Deadline for submitting your candidature is 22 June 2024

We regret that we will only be able to reply to candidates who have been short-listed for interviews. We thank you for your understanding.

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