Performance Analyst

Octopus Energy

Performance Analyst at Octopus Energy Trading analyzing performance of trading strategies to improve energy flexibility. Seeking a passionate individual to contribute to decarbonisation efforts in the energy system.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You’ll be the key source of truth in understanding how well our flexible assets are performing. You’ll quantify, understand and communicate what we’re doing well and what we’re not, and will heavily influence our strategy to ensure our development is having the greatest impact
Build and maintain reporting and monitoring tools to assess the performance of our optimisations - covering both automated algo strategies and human trader decision making.
Conduct in-depth analysis of our strategies to identify trends, strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement
Translate complex analysis into clear, compelling insights and recommended actions for a range of stakeholders (inc. traders, developers, battery ops), adapting communication style to the audience
Help improve the quality, accuracy, and accessibility of performance data
Proactively identify gaps, opportunities, and areas for improvement in how we measure and monitor performance
Assist in researching and analysing emerging market trends, competitor activity, and new opportunities to support strategic planning and commercial decision-making
Help foster a strong one-team environment by building great relationships across our commercial team, data scientists, and traders
Take on new challenges and opportunities as the role and business continue to evolve

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience working confidently with large and complex datasets in data-heavy environments
Practical experience doing quantitative/statistical work with python
Familiarity with git, CI/CD tools, SQL
Ability to communicate complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
A curious and proactive mindset, with a willingness to investigate problems and challenge existing thinking
Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt in a fast-moving environment
A natural "simplification instinct" - you enjoy unpicking complex problems and moving away from manual workarounds toward scalable, automated solutions
An eye for detail, with a very clear and organised approach
A collaborative and enthusiastic attitude, and a desire to work across technical and commercial teams
Truly values-led, passionate about decarbonisation and the energy transition

Benefits

Comp & perks

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.
We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential.
Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!
Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Quantitative AnalysisStatistical WorkData AnalysisPerformance MonitoringAutomated Solutions

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCuriosityCollaborationAdaptabilityAttention to Detail