Senior Energy Analyst

Job Description

Ember is recruiting a Senior Energy Analyst to support our work in Japan.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing innovative technical analysis, and using it to impact policies, shape narratives and shift key political debates in Japan.

The area of work will include a range of topics including power sector transition, electrification, power system flexibility, transmission and distribution grids, interconnection, offshore grids, energy market reforms.

To be successful in this role, you will need a proven track record in energy policy and the energy market, with a broad skillset in energy data analysis, and experience in producing compelling data-led publications. You will be responsible for coming up with your own ideas, and implementing them from start to finish. You will be encouraged to use AI and emerging technologies responsibly to enhance research and analytical workflows. Self-management, leadership, collaboration, excellent written and verbal communications are a must. You will be Ember's public face in Japan, establishing our credibility as an independent, data-driven energy analyst distinct from environmental campaign groups.

Power system modelling capabilities and electrical engineering knowledge will be a plus.

In your first months, recruitment of the wider Japan team will still be underway, so you will bridge analytical delivery with support from Ember's existing analysts, working closely with the Partnership and Engagement Manager who can begin stakeholder outreach ahead of the rest of the team.

Key details

Salary: £41,909 - £50,308 per year

Location: Preferably Japan. This is a remote role, working with a pan-Asia team.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Key responsibilities

• Design and produce compelling reports based on robust data analysis
• Collect and analyse data necessary for your research, while liaising with Ember's data team. Build methodologies and models backing your analysis.
• Be a trusted coice in Japan's energy space, and a spokesperson for Ember, answering media queries and presenting research findings at events
• Build and maintain an influential network of external stakeholders and experts to maximise impact on the wider policy debate and identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Contribute to building Ember's presence as a trusted energy policy think tank in Asia, mainly through research and advocacy work on Japan
• Build and maintain an influential network of external stakeholders and experts to maximise impact on the wider policy debate and explore opportunities for collaboration
• Work with colleagues from the Asia policy team to periodically evaluate the Asia team strategy and objectives

Must have

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a research or analytical role related to the energy transition sector in Japan
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in business, academia, government, multilateral development banks or non-profit sector
• Excellent technical understanding of Japan's electricity sector, energy policy landscape, and the challenges to this sector
• Expert analytical skills, including data analysis and visualization
• Exceptional communication and writing skills, demonstrated by publications, presentations and media appearances
• Politically astute, comfortable representing an organisation's work publicly, including with government, business and media audiences
• An established network, spanning government, non-profit organizations, business, media
• Need to be able to work independently; able to multitask; set priorities and meet deadlines with limited direction while working remotely
• Fluent in English and Japanese

Nice to have

• Experience in power system modelling
• Familiarity with Japan's Strategic Energy Plan process and the GX 2040 Vision
• Existing relationships with organisations working on energy transition in Japan
• Software development skills (Python or similar)
• Experience using AI-assisted tools to support research and analytical workflows, such as data analysis, coding, literature review or data extraction
• Electrical engineering expertise and certifications

Salary & hours

• Salary£41,909 - £50,308 per year - Salaries are adjusted based on local cost of living. The advertised range reflects the salary range applicable for candidates based in Japan. Salary ranges for candidates based in other locations will be confirmed at interview stage.
• Contract: Full time (but only working 9 days every fortnight with no reduction in pay), permanent subject to a 3 month probationary period. For employees based outside of the UK, a local payroll contract is available, dependent on the country.
• Remote culture and diverse team: Ember is a remote-first organisation, with talents of diverse backgrounds from 20+ countries over the world

Further Benefits

• We operate a nine-day fortnight meaning our full-time staff are given every other Friday off work with no reduction in pay.
• 25 days holiday. For each year that you're part of the team at Ember you'll receive an additional day of holiday, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
• Generous paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Flexible working conditions, including the opportunity for part-time work and home working.
• Access to a local working space can be arranged.
• In-person meet-ups (on average 2 meet-ups per year)
• Allowance for home office equipment
• Free annual eye tests.
• Access to a counselling service.
• Funding and allocated time for your training and development.
• Paid volunteer day.
• Four paid days off to enable low carbon travel.
• Time off to donate blood.