Senior Analyst, Customer Policy & Protection And Legal Division

The Senior Analyst will be placed in the Retail Markets Team in the Consumer Policy & Protection and Legal Division at the CRU.

The Retail Markets Team plays a central role in regulating the Irish retail energy markets within which several suppliers operate, served by network operators. The team’s focus is on ensuring that it develops retail energy policy in the best interests and protection of consumers whilst taking account of Irish/EU Legislation and government policies, to support and empower consumers.

Reporting to a Manager, the successful candidate will be involved in varied roles working to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation of CRU consultation and decision papers, preparing reports and making presentations both internally and externally, including to senior management.
• Working as a member of a team and on specific cross-functional project teams as required.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders in a constructive manner to further CRU objectives in relation to consumer empowerment and protection.
• Researching policy issues and identification of data/trends and using this to suggest policy courses of action for the CRU.
• Analysing spreadsheets of energy data, and financial modelling.
• Mentoring Graduate Analysts and Analysts within the CRU and conducting knowledge transfer sessions in order to share knowledge, expertise and learnings.
• Maintaining an awareness of policy developments and best practice within the energy industry and related industries both in Ireland and internationally.
• Developing knowledge and understanding of the Irish and international energy sectors and using that knowledge to feed into all areas of their work. In these roles, the development of expertise in relation to retail markets will be essential.
• Engaging with NI, GB or EU counterparts on all-island or EU policy, markets or industry developments.
• Carrying out such other functions as may be required from time to time to fulfil the business objectives of the CRU and as appropriate to the grade.

The above list is not exhaustive. While the successful candidate will be assigned to a particular team within the CRU, they will also be expected to contribute to the work of the wider Division/CRU as requirements dictate.

The CRU may establish a shortlist of suitable candidates for potential future positions that may arise within the organisation.

Essential Requirments

Candidates must have on or before the closing date for applications the following:

• An Honours degree, NFQ Level 8 equivalent, preferably in economics, public policy, climate change, sustainability, law, engineering, business or other relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a regulatory, or any other relevant role.

Desirable Requirments

• Knowledge/experience of existing and developing policy frameworks in the regulated energy sectors.
• Experience working in a sector-specific regulator, customer care role or other governmental organisation.
• Experience in drafting documentation to communicate complex issues/information in a clear and concise manner.
• Familiarity with the national/EU legal framework under which the CRU operates, including the Climate Action Plan and the Clean Energy Package.

Application Procedure

• To apply for this full-time opportunity, candidates must submit an application from for this opportunity before the closing date for applications – (Monday, 12th January 2026, 12 pm -to be received not later than 12 pm). Please click the Apply Now button below. As part of the application form candidates will be required to upload a Cover Letter and C.V. which clearly demonstrates how they meet the key requirements of the role.
• The application form can be found here - Career Opportunities | The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) (cpl.com)
• Candidates must be eligible to work full-time in Ireland at the time of application.
• The CRU do not reimburse any expenses incurred by candidates during the interview process.
• Any candidate requiring any accommodation for interview or other elements of the selection process should notify us at cru@cpl.ie so that appropriate arrangements can be made.