Market Operator / Analyst (Energy)

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the energy sector is looking for a Market Operator to join their team in Belfast. In this critical operational role, you will operate and monitor electricity market auctions and support real-time balancing of supply and demand. The ideal candidate will have strong numerical and analytical skills, along with experience in data-focused operational roles. This position offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and hybrid working options, making it an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Pension

Private medical cover

Enhanced leave and wellbeing benefits

Structured training and certification

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• Typically 3 years' experience in a data-focused and/or critical operational role.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience using multiple systems simultaneously and ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor electricity market auctions.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of market data.
• Participate in trading desk rota and related training.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Intermediate-level Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work effectively within a team

Tools

MS Office

File management systems (e.g. SharePoint)

Job description

Overview

MCS Group is seeking candidates keen to advance their careers in the energy industry. We are recruiting a Market Operator to support the day-to-day operation of wholesale electricity markets across the island of Ireland. This is a critical operational role within a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment where accuracy, judgement, and teamwork are essential.

You will be part of a team responsible for operating and monitoring electricity market auctions, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of market data and supporting the real-time balancing of electricity supply and demand. The role offers excellent exposure to energy markets, system operations, and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

The position includes working on a trading desk rota (approximately one week every 4-6 weeks), supported by a comprehensive training and certification programme. Outside of trading desk duties, you will contribute to market analysis, system testing, process improvement, and ongoing operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor electricity market auctions and support real-time balancing of supply and demand
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of market data
• Contribute to market analysis, system testing, and process improvement
• Participate in trading desk rota and related training and certification
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support day-to-day market operations

Qualifications

• Typically 3 years' experience in a data-focused and/or critical operational role
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet strict deadlines in a busy environment
• Intermediate-level Excel skills
• Experience using multiple systems simultaneously and the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Strong communication skills and confidence working cross-functionally
• Ability to work effectively within a team under time pressure, with a flexible approach to work
• Strong skills in MS Office and file management systems (e.g. SharePoint)

Why Join

• Play a key role in the operation of large-scale electricity markets with real economic and system impact
• Competitive salary, performance-related bonus, pension, and private medical cover
• Hybrid working options and enhanced leave and wellbeing benefits
• Access to structured training, certification, and clear career progression in the energy sector
• Supportive, inclusive culture with a strong focus on development and teamwork

How to apply

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Kirsty Dillon Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 028 9693 5510

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