Energy Markets Manager - KrakenFlex

The energy industry is undergoing the largest transformation since industrialisation at an unprecedented rate of change and we are positioning ourselves to be at the heart of that change.

Our aim is to be the leading global provider of solutions that enable customers to release £30bn of value per annum from distributed energy resources (DERs). We are building a Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription business with a global addressable market of £2.4 billion per annum, by digitally connecting hundreds of thousands of DERs with energy markets.

We have already attained a market leading position and KrakenFlex is a recognised thought leader and innovator in the industry. Our efforts have not gone unnoticed and we are pleased to announce that we now have the full support and backing of Octopus Energy, an award-winning UK energy supplier who share our passion and values.

Our aim is to be the leading global provider of solutions that enable customers to release £30bn of value per annum from distributed energy resources (DERs). We are building a Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription business with a global addressable market of £2.4 billion per annum, by digitally connecting hundreds of thousands of DERs with energy markets.

What you'll do

• Evaluate energy markets and ancillary service markets for Europe, identifying participating criteria for all relevant asset types.
• Support the business development team on evaluating the value of flexibility for those regions.
• Represent Kraken and actively participate in relevant industry forums to accelerate the energy transition.
• Use data analysis, modelling and first hand market research to help inform strategic business decisions.
• Work with the product teams to identify and undertake areas of analysis needed to deliver upcoming items on the roadmap.
• Work closely with customers to navigate the complex energy markets and understand the Kraken offering.

What you'll need

• 5 years experience working in a similar role relevant in any European energy markets.
• An ability to respond to complicated briefs and technical documents and communicate an appropriate response / strategy.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• An ability to pick up work in a fast paced environment with a willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyse and interpret complex quantitative data and information.

Why else you'll love it here

• Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
• Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recordeda podcast about our culture and how we empower our people
• Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits