Inspired is a market leading, technology-enabled provider of energy and sustainability solutions in the UK - supporting businesses to transition to net zero carbon and manage their response to climate change.
Established in 2000, we became the first publicly quoted advisor following a successful AIM debut in 2011. We are now the UK’s number one destination for businesses seeking expert insight and advisory services to help them manage their energy costs, reduce their carbon emissions and prove their net zero carbon and ESG strategies to their investors and customers
We are looking for a Market Analyst to join our successful Risk team. This role is a hybrid role, with two days working from home per week.
Role and Responsibilities
This role sits at the intersection of energy market analysis and trading risk management, providing a broad and varied position within Inspired Energy’s commercial team. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on energy markets, supporting customer commodity positions, and delivering data-driven insight to both internal stakeholders and external clients. Working closely with the risk team, the role offers excellent exposure across the energy business for an analytical, motivated individual.
Market Reporting & Analysis
- Produce written reviews and analysis of energy markets to inform both internal teams and external clients.
- Highlight significant market activity, its causes, and implications for customers.
- Identify short, medium, and long-term market risks and opportunities.
- Produce a variety of market intelligence outputs, from written reports to presentations - tailored to different audiences.
Trading Risk Support
- Provide regular customer market updates with market intelligence for relevant commodities.
- Complete hedging requests for Inspired customers, ensuring timely and accurate deal capture in the appropriate systems.
- Monitor and report on customer hedging performance.
- Liaise with the various divisions within Inspired PLC to support the delivery of risk objectives.
- Support the Risk team with administrative tasks as required.
Data Analysis
- Undertake supporting data analysis including trend analysis, historical data review, and correlation studies.
- Work with and analyse large, complex datasets across spreadsheets and databases.
- Contribute to the improvement of the analytics codebase, including VBA, Python, and API-based data processing where applicable.
Collaboration & Support
- Provide data and information to support client-facing and sales teams.
- Work with different teams across the business to co-deliver solutions.
- Ensure information systems are operated to the required standard to maintain accurate and secure records.
- Undertake ad hoc tasks as requested by your manager or departmental lead.
- Read and comply with the company Health & Safety Policy; take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements
Communication
- Excellent writing and grammatical skills with fastidious attention to detail.
- Able to communicate analysis in a logical order with clear conclusions, with an appreciation of purpose and audience.
- Confident communicator with the ability to present clearly to an audience
Analytical & Numerical
- Proactive with a high level of self-motivation and a logical, considered approach.
- Able to communicate detailed analysis in a concise and understandable manner.
- High numerical ability with strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
Interpersonal & Organisational
- Highly resilient with the ability to build strong relationships and engage effectively at all levels.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
- Well organised with proven time management skills and a strong work ethic.
- Shows initiative and takes ownership of personal development.
Technical
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Excel essential.
- Ability to learn new software platforms and ways of working quickly.
- Experience with VBA and/or Python is advantageous but not essential.
Qualifications
- A keen interest in Energy commodity markets
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel essential)
- Minimum 5 GCSE’s A-C grade including Maths and English
What we offer
- Training and development opportunities
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity
- Benefits portal, with a wide range of benefits
- 4pm finish on Friday
If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply now and a member of our In House Recruitment Team will be in touch. Good Luck!
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
