Senior Specialist Regulatory Affairs (80-100%)

Electricity moves our lives. And we move electricity. Every day we work for the security of supply in Switzerland. On behalf of Switzerland and in collaboration with international partners, our employees ensure a powerful and reliable electricity grid.

Senior Specialist Regulatory Affairs (80-100%)

Ensure electricity in Switzerland

In this exciting position, you will be responsible for liaising with authorities and answering various questions in the area of regulatory management of Swissgrid. You will particularly take on the following tasks:

• Advising and supporting all business units on regulatory issues
• Acting as the coordination point Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for the regulatory authority EICom for grid infrastructure topics and the electronic reporting of grid operation and energy market data to ElCom
• Monitoring energy policy activities in Switzerland and the EU, analyzing energy policy initiatives, and developing positions for Swissgrid as well as supporting the communication of positions to the public and politics
• Participating in working groups and representing Swissgrid to the regulatory authority ElCom, authorities, and companies in the energy sector, as well as possibly at the European level
• Consultation management: Internal coordination and preparation of statements on legislative and regulatory revisions as well as on guidelines of the Swiss Electricity Companies Association (VSE).

This is how you make a difference

For this position, we are looking for a reliable, adaptable, meticulous, and independent person with a proactive and team-oriented personality. You bring the following:

• University degree in law, economics, electrical engineering, or natural sciences
• Several years of national and international experience in the electricity sector
• Good knowledge of the regulatory framework for electricity in Switzerland; knowledge of the regulatory framework for electricity in the EU is an advantage
• Very good understanding of the interfaces between law and technology
• Ability to analyze and assess complex issues
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
• Very good, negotiation-level, and stylistically confident German skills; good English and French skills are a plus

This is how we inspire you

We offer diverse and exciting tasks in a company unique to Switzerland and a modern working environment in close proximity to the train station in Aarau. In addition, you will benefit from the following perks:

• Flexible working hours (42 hours per week), including home office options
• 25-30 vacation days and company holidays between Christmas and New Year
• Progressive social benefits and an attractive pension plan
• Opportunities for professional development
• Financial and/or time support for internal or external training

Competitive salary and recognition of good performance

About us

The Regulatory Affairs team is part of the Legal, Regulatory & Compliance department of Swissgrid. We are a very broadly positioned and interdisciplinary team with a wide range of topics. We are service providers for the entire company and handle dossiers at the interface of law, technology, politics, and society. We are the point of contact for the regulator (ElCom) and other authorities. We work hand in hand with the other teams in the department.

Contact person

If you are interested, Charlotte De Keersmaecker looks forward to receiving your complete application documents via the career portal.