Energy Policy & Regulatory Specialist

At Snam, for more than 80 years we have been working every day to provide energy to the country, ensuring stable supplies thanks to a solid and secure infrastructure, increasingly capable of transporting green molecules and promoting the transition towards a better energy future for the next generations.

Thanks to a company culture that values proactivity, diversity and continuous professional development, we prepare our company for the challenges of the future. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact by constantly investing in digitisation and innovation, as well as developing the green businesses of biomethane, Carbon Capture and Storage, energy efficiency, sustainable transport and mobility, and hydrogen. We are a network that connects the communities in which it operates, including through dialogue, promoting and supporting a just transition. 

Energy Policy & Regulatory Specialist

Do you want to turn your passion into a path of continuous development?

As a Energy policy & regulatory Specialist, you’ll play a crucial role in our daily commitment  the delivery of innovative and robust regulatory & policy outputs framing the policy and regulatory space in Italy and within its countries of operation while supporting the delivery of decarbonised gas markets going forwards.

You’ll be part of our Regulatory Affairs unit, specifically Climate Policies & Decarbonisation Market Design team 

Perché dovresti considerare di unirti a noi?

🚀 Challenge: you will be able to collaborate with business managers;

📈 Growth: you’ll have the opportunity to start your career by working on challenging projects in a dynamic environment;

🌐 Company Culture: we are a passionate team that values talent and promotes a positive work environment. Would you like to be part of our growth?

⚙️ Growing Sector: the energy industry is constantly evolving, and you’ll have the chance to be at the forefront of these industry dynamics.

Your main tasks:

• Overseeing policy and regulatory developments at European and country level in the energy space with a focus on hydrogen, CCS, biomethane with a specific focus on Italy, Germany, Netherlands, France and the US
• Analysing the impact of different policy and regulatory scenarios on energy markets and infrastructure, both qualitatively and quantitatively
• Developing policy/ market design briefs and concept papers as relevant, promoting Snam’s vision of the evolution of gas infrastructure and the development of underlying markets through robust analysis. Activities could comprise the framing of market design for hydrogen including approach to tariffs
• Developing and promoting policy and regulatory positions in relation to the current key national and European debates on new energy transition businesses, including the Fit for 55, Gas Decarbonisation Package, the Taxonomy, the Green Deal Industrial Plan as well as CCS and carbon offsets forthcoming legislation
• Supporting Snam’s infrastructure planning through identifying policy enablers to CCS, biomethane and hydrogen development, with a focus on cross border trade and network repurposing to decarbonised gases
• Supporting Snam’s infrastructure planning through identifying levers for infrastructure resilience to climate change and scope 1/2/3 emissions reduction
• Fostering the process of definition of energy scenarios through policy and regulatory input
• Supporting the creation of business models for Snam’s decarbonisation projects, with a focus on innovation
• Internal and external stakeholder engagement, including through promoting Snam vision with sector associations

What is required to join our team?

• Degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering (Or other relevant disciplines)
• 1-3 years work experience in the energy sector and/or Min 1-3 years work experience in utilities regulation
• Track record of delivering high quality qualitative and quantitative policy and regulatory analysis in a solid institution/company
• Ability to build and foster relationships across various internal and external stakeholders
• Robust knowledge of European energy policy and regulatory frameworks and familiarity with key debates relating to the European decarbonisation agenda
• Fluency in at least two languages (ideally among Italian, English, German, French and Dutch)
• Analysis and planning skills + Articulate communicator w/good writing skills in English and at least another language.

Are you the person we are looking for?

You are strongly results-oriented and skilled in priority management;

You have excellent interpersonal abilities and enjoy teamwork;

Your communication skills are outstanding, and you possess strong critical and analytical thinking.

What you will find

At Snam, you’ll become part of a team that values proactivity, collaboration, and ambition. Your contribution will help create a more sustainable future, built together. You can expect a dynamic and challenging work environment where your leadership and skills will be appreciated, all while serving a sector that plays an increasingly central role in the country’s development and the achievement of Europe’s carbon neutrality targets by 2040.

In addition, we offer:

1. Company Benefits: we provide an extensive package of benefits, including health insurance, discounts, agreements, services related to health, family, well-being, and personal finance, as well as meal vouchers and an on-site canteen;
2. Professional Development: we invest in your professional development through training programs, growth opportunities, continuous support, and feedback;
3. Work Flexibility: we promote a flexible work environment, offering options for smart working and flexible hours to enhance your work-life balance;
4. Collaborative Environment: join a dynamic team where your uniqueness is appreciated, and collaboration is encouraged

At Snam, we believe that diversity is the key to innovation and long-term success. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where every voice is heard, respected, and valued. We promote concrete actions to ensure equity in hiring processes, professional development, and career advancement, encouraging the sharing of opinions and feedback.

We offer equal job opportunities to all qualified individuals, basing our company decisions on objective criteria consistent with what we are looking for. Profiles that align with the position will be contacted and go through the selection process.

If you are ready for a new challenge and you fit the profile we have described, send us your application through the Snam Careers portal. For further information, contact carriere@snam.it