Senior Analyst - Security of Supply and Wholesale Division

Commission for Railway Regulation; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental regulatory body in Dublin is seeking a Senior Analyst in the Consumer Policy & Protection and Legal Division. The role requires an Honours degree and at least 3 years’ experience in regulatory environments. The Senior Analyst will engage with stakeholders, lead consultations, and mentor junior staff while focusing on consumer empowerment in the retail energy market. This full-time position offers a starting salary of €60,680 and provides hybrid working up to 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• An Honours degree in economics, public policy, climate change, law, or relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a regulatory or relevant role.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of consultation and decision papers for CRU.
• Work with cross-functional project teams.
• Engage with stakeholders for consumer empowerment.
• Analyze energy data and conduct financial modeling.
• Mentor junior staff and conduct knowledge transfer.

Skills

Experience in regulatory roles

Economics or public policy expertise

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Honours degree, NFQ Level 8 equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Senior Analyst (Customer Policy & Protection and Legal Division)

Starting Salary: *€60,680 (Salary scale: €60,680 - €76,523)* Please see below for further information.

Location: The Exchange, Belgard Square North, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Hybrid working: Up to 3 days per week

Closing Date: 12.00 pm, Monday, 12th January 2026

Tenure: Appointment will be on a permanent basis, subject to successful passing of the probationary period.

Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU)

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is Ireland's independent energy and water regulator. The work of the CRU impacts every Irish home and business ensuring safe, secure and sustainable energy and water supplies for the benefit of all customers.

About The Job

The Senior Analyst will be placed in the Retail Markets Team in the Consumer Policy & Protection and Legal Division at the CRU.

The Role

The Retail Markets Team plays a central role in regulating the Irish retail energy markets within which several suppliers operate, served by network operators. The team’s focus is on ensuring that it develops retail energy policy in the best interests and protection of consumers whilst taking account of Irish/EU Legislation and government policies, to support and empower consumers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation of CRU consultation and decision papers, preparing reports and making presentations both internally and externally, including to senior management.
• Working as a member of a team and on specific cross-functional project teams as required.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders in a constructive manner to further CRU objectives in relation to consumer empowerment and protection.
• Researching policy issues and identification of data/trends and using this to suggest policy courses of action for the CRU.
• Analysing spreadsheets of energy data, and financial modelling.
• Mentoring Graduate Analysts and Analysts within the CRU and conducting knowledge transfer sessions in order to share knowledge, expertise and learnings.
• Maintaining an awareness of policy developments and best practice within the energy industry and related industries both in Ireland and internationally.
• Developing knowledge and understanding of the Irish and international energy sectors and using that knowledge to feed into all areas of their work. In these roles, the development of expertise in relation to retail markets will be essential.
• Engaging with NI, GB or EU counterparts on all-island or EU policy, markets or industry developments.
• Carrying out such other functions as may be required from time to time to fulfil the business objectives of the CRU and as appropriate to the grade.

The above list is not exhaustive. While the successful candidate will be assigned to a particular team within the CRU, they will also be expected to contribute to the work of the wider Division/CRU as requirements dictate.

Qualifications & Skills:

Essential Criteria:

• An Honours degree, NFQ Level 8 equivalent, preferably in economics, public policy, climate change, sustainability, law, engineering, business or other relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a regulatory, or any other relevant role.

Salary:

*Starting salary of €60,680*

Salary scale: €60,680 - €76,523

• *Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum point of the scale.*
• The rate of remuneration may be adjusted in line with the Government pay policy.
• Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant.
• Salary increments will be awarded annually, subject to satisfactory performance.

Application Process

The CRU have engaged Cpl Ireland as a data processor to assist the CRU with this recruitment competition. Cpl Ireland will collect application information and assess suitability on behalf of the CRU. Information collected by Cpl Ireland will be kept for 12 months after the conclusion of the competition. Should you have any queries surrounding the application process, please contact [e-mail].

Application Procedure

• To apply for this full-time opportunity, candidates must submit an application form for this opportunity before the closing date for applications – (12.00 pm, Monday, 12th January 2026 to be received not later than 12 pm)
• As part of the application form candidates will be required to upload a Cover Letter and C.V. which clearly demonstrates how they meet the key requirements of the role.
• The application form can be found here – Career Opportunities | The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) (cpl.com)
• Candidates must be eligible to work full-time in Ireland at the time of application.