Senior Analyst

The Becquerel Institute is a research oriented consulting company providing expert advice on solar PV (photovoltaics) and electricity markets, with a particular focus in the fields of PV markets, industry analysis, PV competitiveness within the electricity markets, regulatory and policy analysis, business modelling, financial instruments, and Building Integrated Photovoltaics. Our customers and partners represent the major stakeholders in the PV sector, in Europe and globally, such as Solar Power Europe, Solar United, the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), companies from the PV sector and research centres.

To effectively follow industry and market developments, we are looking for a Senior Market Intelligence Analyst.

Main missions

1. Monitor solar PV industry and market news from various sources at national level, in Europe and worldwide in order to provide regular updates to colleagues.
2. Collect and analyse data on solar PV market trends as well as national or supra-national policy instruments (tax credits, subsidies, …) and their possible evolution.
3. Collect and analyse data on solar PV industry dynamics (volumes, locations, technology choices, prices …) and their possible evolution.
4. Be responsible for market sizing, demand forecasts and supply/demand analyses (in partnership with the data analytics team).
5. Drive market segmentation, identify new business opportunities, and provide deep dives into specific end markets.
6. Conduct studies to determine the solar PV market potential and value for various segments and countries, evaluate the competition landscape and identify key players, and pinpoint target markets best suited for the customer.
7. Create compelling reports and presentations to communicate intelligence findings to management, with storytelling.
8. Contribute to the realization of proposals (commercial or research).
9. Manage projects, from the definition of needs to the delivery, internally or as part of consulting missions and research activities (e.g., Horizon Europe)
10. Support business development efforts.

Profile

• Master in a strongly quantitative field, such as engineering, statistics, or economics studies (or equivalent).
• Additional studies on the Environment and/or (Renewable) Energy is an asset.
• 4 to 5 years of professional experience in a similar position.
• Fluent in English (both written and oral)
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to extract insights from complex documents and datasets.
• Resilience, ambition, and an ability to respond to dynamic situations as well as changing policy and market landscapes.
• Very commercial, pro-active and driven person.
• Ability to see the bigger picture, overcome challenges & stay goal focused.
• Ability to plan and prioritise.
• Strong team player and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of the energy sector.
• Advanced user of Excel, knowledge of PowerBI is a plus.
• Ability and confidence to report to senior management in a concise and clear way.
• Sense of humour is an asset.

What Becquerel Institute offers

• Flexible working hours and possibilities to work from home on a regular basis.
• The opportunity to work in an international team of young and dynamic individuals.
• The opportunity to visit our offices in France, Spain or Sweden.
• Travel opportunities, in Europe and the rest of the world.
• Working in a fast-evolving sector, at the heart of Europe, with partners and customers from all around the world.
• Possibility in the medium-term of a PhD with a partnering University.
• A competitive salary package including meal vouchers, 100% refund of public transportation costs, monthly net allowance for teleworking, hospitalization insurance fully paid by the company, mobile phone subscription…

Application

A CV and a short cover letter should be sent to the management at jobs@becquerelinstitute.eu. Please quote in subject: “Senior – Market Intelligence – Brussels” and indicate your availability dates. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Interviews may be conducted via Teams. No refund of costs associated to travelling for the interview is foreseen.