Role Title: Senior Lead Settlement Analyst
Reports to: Settlement Manager
Location: Castlereagh House, Belfast (Hybrid 3days office/ 2 days WFH)
Who We Are
SONI is Northern Ireland’s Transmission System Operator. We are the people behind Northern Ireland’s electricity grid. We make sure that every home, business, school, hospital, factory and farm has power - when and where they need it.
And that’s just the beginning of our story. We have a critical role to play in delivering a cleaner, cheaper more secure energy future for everyone living in Northern Ireland.
Our focus is on safety, security and reliability. Our work environment is challenging, fast-moving, collaborative and team orientated. Our culture is driven by continual development, knowledge and teamwork.
Our people are committed to reducing Northern Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels and transforming the energy system to make decarbonisation a reality – while providing a safe and reliable electricity supply in a way that secures the future for those who follow us.
The work you will deliver with us here at SONI matters. Join a great and supportive team and be part of the transformation.
The Role
As a
Senior Lead Settlement Analyst, you will play a key role in overseeing and delivering SONI’s settlement processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance across all activities.
You will act as a subject matter expert, leading the coordination of monthly settlement processes, resolving complex issues and supporting continuous improvement of systems and procedures.
Working closely with internal teams, IT and external stakeholders, you will contribute to the development and testing of system changes, ensuring robust implementation and effective change management.
The role requires strong analytical and organisational skills, alongside the ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders, including regulators, market participants and government bodies.
This is a dynamic and responsible position suited to someone who thrives on managing complex processes, driving improvements and contributing to the effective operation of the electricity market.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a detailed understanding of operational responsibilities to support TSO settlement processes and be recognised as a subject matter expert.
- Identify and escalate complex issues to the management team.
- Coordinate and monitor monthly processing activities.
- Support the development and enhancement of new and existing processes and procedures.
- Lead the development of planned technical testing for internal systems following system changes, and coordinate testing and change management enhancements with IT for end users.
- Liaise regularly with key stakeholders, including suppliers, generators, regulators, interconnector administrators, and government departments, maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Produce a range of internal and external reports on market data.
- This list is non-exhaustive; all employees are expected to proactively identify areas requiring business support, working within their capabilities and competencies to promote SONI as a world-class TSO.
Critical Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Degree in business, IT, finance, engineering, or a related discipline, typically with a minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong time management and coordination skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to lead subject matter input into system development and change initiatives in coordination with the wider business.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a small team.
Desirable:
- Understanding of the Northern Ireland Transmission System.
- Detailed knowledge of the energy sector.
Why join us?
- Play a vital role in shaping sustainable energy projects that benefit communities and the environment.
- Enjoy a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, private medical cover, and pension matching.
- Benefit from flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options (3 days office / 2 days home).
- Enhanced holidays, maternity and paternity leave and wellbeing days.
- Access salary sacrifice schemes (such as cycle to work, EV scheme), free car parking, onsite EV charging and complimentary lunch.
- Access professional development opportunities and clear career progression pathways.
- We offer an inclusive culture that values diversity, supports flexible working and empowers you to grow. We know flexible working means different things to different people. Contact us if you’d like to talk about how this role could work for you.
If you are seeking a challenging and impactful role within the energy sector, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of SONI and delivering a cleaner and more secure energy future for everyone living in Northern Ireland.
Closing date for applications is 16 June 2026.
SONI reserves the right to extend this deadline where it is necessary to maximise the applicant pool.
Submit your application by uploading your CV with a cover letter (in one document).
SONI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone can thrive. As a STEM organisation, we are continuing to strengthen gender diversity across our engineering and technology roles and welcome applications from women who want to build and apply their expertise to Northern Ireland’s energy system.
We have a duty to prevent illegal working and applicants must demonstrate they have a legal right to work in the UK. SONI is not providing sponsorship for this vacancy. 