- Be part of a company dedicated to innovation and sustainability.
- Shape the future of the electricity and energy sector.
- Collaborate with a dynamic and forward-thinking team.
Company Overview:
Our client is a trailblazer in the electricity and energy sector and is seeking an accomplished Principal Regulatory Economist to lead their strategic initiatives in market regulation. Our client is committed to driving innovation and sustainability in the industry, and they need an expert with a proven track record in market frameworks, codes, standards, incentives, commercial operating agreements, network ownership, input methodologies, disclosures, and expenditure re-openers.
Position Overview:
As the Principal Regulatory Economist, you will be at the forefront of revolutionizing the approach to market regulation. This role requires a visionary thinker with a deep understanding of regulatory intricacies and a passion for shaping the future of the energy sector.
Responsibilities:
- Regulatory Strategy: Develop and execute innovative regulatory strategies aligned with the evolving landscape of the electricity and energy sector.
- Market Framework Mastery: Demonstrate expertise in market frameworks, codes, and standards, driving initiatives that ensure compliance and promote industry best practices.
- Incentive Architecture: Design and implement incentive structures that drive performance excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Commercial Operating Agreements: Lead the negotiation and implementation of commercial operating agreements that optimize business operations while adhering to regulatory requirements.
- Network Ownership Leadership: Innovate network ownership models that enhance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.
- Input Methodology Expertise: Develop and apply robust input methodologies to inform strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
- Transparent Disclosures: Ensure transparent and comprehensive disclosures, maintaining the highest standards of integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Expenditure Re-opener Management: Navigate expenditure re-openers with precision, ensuring financial considerations align with regulatory expectations.
Qualifications:
- Vast experience as a regulatory economist with a focus on market regulation in the electricity or energy sector.
- Proven expertise in market frameworks, codes, standards, and a strong track record of navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
- Strategic thinker with a history of successful incentive design, commercial agreement negotiation, and network ownership innovation.
- In-depth knowledge of input methodologies, disclosures, and expenditure re-openers.
- Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to translate complex economic concepts into actionable strategies.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams, senior leadership and external stakeholders.
If you're ready to make an impact and drive change in the energy industry, we want to hear from you! For further information and a confidential conversation, please get in touch with me harleen.verma@beyond.co.nz | 021 1994639 or my colleague Kathy.Claridge@beyond.co.nz | 027 355 1950
Join us in redefining the future of energy!