Market Analysis Manager

Description

The Market Analysis Manager leads a team of analysts to deliver timely, insightful energy market news, commentary, and analysis for both customers and internal stakeholders. This role is pivotal in supporting Risk Managers, Account Managers and clients, enabling informed purchasing decisions in a dynamic energy market.

Read and comply with the company Health & Safety Policy; taking reasonable care for the Health & Safety of themselves and others; co-operate with managers and other employees in fulfilling our objectives and statutory duties.

• Analyse correlations between market fundamentals and prices to support informed decision-making.
• Manage a small team of analysts, overseeing daily operations, setting clear expectations, and monitoring progress against KPIs.
• Provide coaching, resolve conflicts, and ensure alignment with company priorities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure all published information meets rigorous quality assurance standards.
• Conduct deep-dive research into specific market dynamics and produce long-form content for internal and client distribution
• Oversee and improve the analytics codebase, including the use of VBA, Python, and APIs for data acquisition and processing
• Write and review reports on significant market events affecting energy commodity prices, including analysis of price movements and forecasts.
• Lead the delivery of engaging internal and external webinars on current and emerging market topics.
• Produce a variety of market intelligence outputs, from written reports to presentations, tailored to different audiences.

Requirements

We are looking for a Market Analysis Manager to join our successful Risk team. This role is home based with occasional visits to our Kirkham (Lancashire) head office required.

• Substantial energy industry experience
• Strong writing proficiency, ideally with experience in journalistic or scientific writing styles.
• Experience in coding (VBA and Python)
• Degree level educated in a STEM or economics subject
• Clean and Full UK Driving License
• Experience coding in VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) and/or Python, and using APIs to fetch and process data.
• Logical, analytical, and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in analysing large and complex datasets across multiple databases/sources.
• In-depth knowledge of the gas, power, and broader energy industry.
• High numerical and analytical ability, with a strong academic background.
• Proven ability to work with complex spreadsheets and databases.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative team player, able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities
• Sharesave scheme
• Company pension
• 4pm finish on Friday
• Life insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance