Regulatory Analysis & Performance Manager

Position Description 

ESB Networks is at the heart of Ireland’s energy transition, connecting customers and communities while enabling the delivery of a secure, resilient and low-carbon electricity system. As the regulatory and policy landscape continues to evolve, this role offers the opportunity to influence significant decisions and help shape outcomes for ESB Networks and its customers.  

The Regulatory Analysis & Performance Manager will be a key member of the Regulation & Commercial team, providing strategic leadership across regulatory strategy, analysis, performance and incentives. The role will work across ESB Networks to develop evidence-based positions, translate complex regulatory developments into clear business implications and support the effective delivery of regulatory commitments.  

The successful candidate will lead high-profile engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), government departments, EirGrid and other industry stakeholders. They will build trusted relationships, exercise sound judgement and influence outcomes that support ESB Networks’ Networks for Net Zero Strategy and deliver sustainable value for customers.  

This is a senior, visible role suited to an experienced leader with strong regulatory, commercial and analytical capability, excellent communication skills and a proven ability to deliver through collaboration across organisational boundaries.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide strategic regulatory, commercial and analytical advice to senior management and the wider business, translating complex developments and decisions into clear implications, risks, opportunities and recommendations. 
• Lead the management of ESB Networks’ CRU annual work plan, ensuring regulatory commitments, performance requirements and associated submissions are effectively planned, governed and delivered. 
• Lead engagement with the PR6 team, internal stakeholders and EirGrid to coordinate incentive requirements, manage annual submissions and optimise regulatory outcomes for ESB Networks and its customers. 
• Develop robust, evidence-based regulatory positions and represent ESB Networks in senior-level engagement with the CRU, government departments, utilities and relevant industry bodies. 
• Lead regulatory and market analysis, identifying emerging Irish and European developments, including the European Grids Package, and assessing their strategic, operational and financial implications. 
• Build strong relationships across ESB Networks, working with senior managers, business areas and subject-matter experts to establish clear organisational positions and ensure regulatory outcomes are understood and managed. 
• Drive continuous improvement in regulatory processes, governance and capability, promoting knowledge sharing and ensuring the Regulation function continues to evolve with changing priorities. 
• Uphold ESB Networks’ commitment to keeping customers at the centre of everything we do, ensuring regulatory strategies, proposals and decisions deliver sustainable value for customers.  

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

Essential  

• 10+ years relevant experience in regulation, energy, utilities, commercial, economics, finance, strategy or a related environment. 
• A relevant third-level qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience. 
• Strong commercial and analytical capability, with a proven ability to interpret complex information and translate it into clear business implications and recommendations. 
• A strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and experience managing complex regulatory, commercial, performance or incentive arrangements. 
• Excellent stakeholder-management, influencing and communication skills, including experience preparing high-quality submissions, reports, presentations and senior-management briefings. 
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with the ability to lead complex cross-functional activity, provide direction through others, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes to challenging timelines.  

Desirable  

• A strong understanding of the Irish electricity sector and the strategic, commercial and regulatory environment in which ESB Networks operates. 
• Experience of economic regulation, price controls, network tariffs or regulatory incentive mechanisms. 
• Experience engaging with regulatory authorities, government departments or other senior external stakeholders.  
• Knowledge of relevant Irish and European energy policy and regulatory developments.  

Location 

 ESB Networks Leopardstown Road, Dublin 

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business. 

Reporting to 

This position will report to the Regulation Manager as part of the Regulation and Commercial team in ESB Networks.