Energy Market Advisor

About Energy Exemplar 

In an era where the world is rapidly advancing towards a cleaner future through decarbonization, stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain are having to navigate the complexities of the energy ecosystem. We seek to enable our customers to do so with confidence.   

Our mission: Empowering Transformative Energy Decisions. 

Founded in 1999 in Adelaide, Australia, Energy Exemplar’s PLEXOS® modeling and simulation software is trusted by innovative organizations across the globe. On one unified platform, stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain are revolutionizing the energy ecosystem and seamlessly planning for the future of energy with unprecedented clarity, speed, and innovation.  

Our impact is global and is being recognized across the industry: 

• Finalist for the 2024 Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards in the 'Technologies of Change' category  

• Finalist for the 2024 Go:Tech Awards in the 'Most Innovative Use of Technology’ category 

• 2022 USEA/USAID Corporate Volunteer of the Year   

• 2022 Impact Award Winner for our impact on the energy industry and the current energy transition  

At Energy Exemplar, we believe in empowering our people by offering flexibility in how, when, and where they work. This flexibility has been a cornerstone of our success, fueling significant growth over the years, with the company expanding at an impressive rate of approximately 30% year over year. We understand that the best results come when our team members can balance their professional and personal lives, so we support various working arrangements that help you thrive. 

We don’t just celebrate the excellence of our products but champion the quality of our people. They own their outcomes and perform to their best – every day. whether you're working from home, in the office, or on the go. Our flexible work culture fosters innovation, collaboration, and trust, making it easier to stay engaged and connected, no matter where you are. That’s what makes us who we are and a great place to work. Our core values ‘Customer Success’, ‘One Global Team’, ‘Integrity and Ownership’ and ‘Innovation Excellence’ reflect the way we work and are always at the forefront of everything we do. 

About the Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Energy Market Advisor to join our EMEA Solutions team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with deep expertise in European energy markets, particularly in market modelling, strategy, and system planning. As a pivotal member of our team, you will play a key role in delivering high-value insights to support strategic investment, policy decisions, and operational improvements across the energy sector.

This position will be central to our strategy for developing and delivering market insights using PLEXOS. From day one, you will be expected to develop and defend robust market models that produce credible, investment-grade insights—such as long-term price forecasts, capacity mix evolution, and cross-border flow projections—that directly influence commercial, regulatory, and system planning decisions.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, including utilities, developers, system operators, investors, and regulators, acting as a trusted advisor in the application of advanced modelling to real-world energy sector challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Model Design & Development:

• Design and develop PLEXOS-based market models across various time horizons (short-term dispatch to long-term capacity expansion).
• Produce commercially and operationally relevant outputs, including price forecasts, generation mix outlooks, and market evolution scenarios to support strategic decisions, asset valuation, and risk analysis.

Customer Advisory:

• Advise customers on modelling best practices, market assumptions, and the interpretation of results based on your first-hand market knowledge.
• Guide clients through modelling engagements, ensuring a thorough understanding of results and building trust in the process.
• Investigate root causes where model outcomes deviate from expectations, propose modifications, and articulate the trade-offs or limitations involved.

Thought Leadership & Industry Engagement:

• Contribute to internal and external thought leadership by producing studies, position papers, and presenting at industry forums.
• Showcase the value of Energy Exemplar’s tools and expertise to external stakeholders and the wider energy community.

Collaboration with Sales & Commercial Teams:

• Work closely with the commercial team to shape technical solutions and support high-value sales opportunities.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to identify and demonstrate how PLEXOS can address specific business challenges.
• Provide valuable feedback to product management to help shape the development of data offerings, modelling tools, and solution packaging.

  Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

• Market Expertise: In-depth knowledge of European electricity markets, market modelling (e.g., PLEXOS, BID3, Antares), and energy system operations.
• Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement: Experience working directly with senior stakeholders and providing advisory services in energy market modelling.
• Analytical Skills: Strong quantitative skills to interpret and communicate complex model results.
• Project Management: Ability to manage projects from requirements gathering to delivery, with excellent communication and multitasking skills.
• Experience: 10+ years in energy market modelling or strategy consulting, with proficiency in PLEXOS or similar tools.

Energy Exemplar is an equal opportunities employer and we value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing and fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Bring your authentic self and help us build an inclusive world together! To support you in being the best version of yourself during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.