AI and Insights Lead

THE ROLE

We are looking for a highly skilled AI & Insights Lead to drive datadriven decisionmaking and develop predictive models that support NextEnergy Groups business objectives. In this role you will collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand key challenges design and execute data analysis projects and effectively communicate insights that shape strategic initiatives.

You will lead AIdriven initiatives across the group working crossfunctionally with teams in ESG Asset Management Investment and beyond. This role requires a strong balance of business acumen and academic expertise to bridge the gap between cuttingedge AI research and practical business applications.

We are looking for someone with a flexible mindset comfortable embedding anagile and flexible approach within a more mature organisation. You will be responsible for fostering a collaborative and iterative delivery framework ensuring teams can adapt efficiently while maintaining structured project governance.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about leveraging AI to drive impact we would love to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Understanding & Collaboration

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for datadriven decisionmaking
• Translate business problems into analytical questions and define project scope and objectives
• Understand and interpret business requirements translating them into technical specifications
• Effectively communicate technical findings to nontechnical audiences

Data Acquisition & Preparation

• Identify acquire and integrate data from various sources (databases APIs etc.
• Cleanse transform and prepare data for analysis using appropriate techniques
• Assess data quality and identify potential biases
• Implement data governance procedures and maintain data integrity

Statistical Modelling & Machine Learning

• Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms to address business problems
• Select appropriate models based on data characteristics and business requirements
• Evaluate model performance using appropriate metrics and techniques
• Tune and optimize models for accuracy efficiency and scalability

Insight generation & communication

• Extract actionable insights from data analysis and predictive models
• Present findings clearly and concisely through visualizations reports and presentations
• Communicate recommendations and insights to stakeholders influencing decisionmaking
• Document analyses methods and findings thoroughly

Model Deployment & Maintenance

• Deploy models into production environments (e.g. cloud platforms APIs)
• Monitor model performance and make necessary adjustments or retraining
• Maintain model accuracy and reliability over time

Innovation & Continuous Learning

• Stay current with the latest advances in data science and machine learning
• Explore new techniques and technologies to improve the effectiveness of data analysis
• Contribute to the development of best practices for data science within NEG

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Time management & prioritization skills things can get a little hectic so the ability to effectively manage yourself and your workload is critical
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (in English or/and other European languages) you must be able to organize your thoughts in a way that others find clear and compelling. You will be expected to put together wellwritten grammatically correct emails and other communications. When communicating verbally whether over the phone on video calls in person or in meetings you will need to be articulate warm and engaging
• Flexibility being an effective team player means being flexible in your approach and open to getting involved with new things even if they are not spelt out in your job description
• Intellectual Curiosity we are looking for someone who is truly interested in our profession and has the intellectual curiosity to delve deep into topics and bring fresh ideas to the team
• Delivery focus it may sound obvious but the ability to proactively churn through work at pace and deliver quality outputs really matters
• Strong critical thinking and problemsolving skills
• Passion for our mission to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy
• Our values: be a leader build trust be responsible be innovative and bring your alpha.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• 6 years of experience in AI ideally combining research expertise with practical business applications
  
• Masters degree or PhD in a quantitative field (e.g. statistics mathematics computer science data science)
• Proven experience in developing and deploying predictive models.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g. Python R)
• Experience with various machine learning algorithms and techniques.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI)
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g. Hadoop Spark) is a plus
• Understanding of data governance principles is a plus
• The right to work in the UK.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A busy role in a supportive team with plenty of opportunities to learn
• International scope we operate in over 8 countries
• Hybrid working we will need you in the central London (Mayfair) office at least twice a week but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week
• 30 days holiday per year 3 of which are taken during the festive shutdown in December)
• Private pension
• BUPA Healthcare for you and qualifying dependents
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes
• Annual discretionary bonus.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this opportunity please follow the link to apply or send your application to. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage we will be in contact within 14 days.

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences life experiences knowledge innovation selfexpression talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be.

We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race color ancestry social background religion gender national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability and gender identity.

ABOUT US

NextEnergy Group was founded in 2007 to become a leading market participant in the international solar sector. Since its inception it has been active in the development construction and ownership of solar assets across multiple jurisdictions. NextEnergy Group operates via its three business units: NextEnergy Capital (Investment Management) WiseEnergy (Operating Asset Management) and Starlight (Asset Development).

NextEnergy Capital manages the Groups investment activities and has invested in over 520 solar plants exceeding 2GW in capacity across its institutional funds.

• NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF): Listed on the London Stock Exchange NESF manages 102 solar and energy storage assets in the UK and Italy with a total installed capacity of 983MW and a gross asset value of 1014m.
• NextPower II (NPII): A private fund of 105 solar plants 149MW) focused on Italy successfully divested in January 2022 delivering net IRRs exceeding its 1012 target.
• NextPower III ESG (NPIII ESG): A private fund targeting solar infrastructure in OECD countries (e.g. US Spain Italy) with $896m raised exceeding its $750m target.
• NextPower UK ESG (NPUK ESG): A private fund dedicated to newbuild solar plants in the UK with 600m raised.
• NextPower V ESG (NPV ESG): A private OECD solar fund investing in solar and adjacent technologies like battery storage. To date it has raised $745m targeting $1.5bn $2bn ceiling).

WiseEnergy is NextEnergy Groups operating asset manager. WiseEnergy is a leading specialist operating asset manager in the solar sector. Since its founding WiseEnergy has provided solar asset management monitoring technical due diligence and under construction services to over 1500 utilityscale solar power plants with an installed total capacity in excess of 3.4 GW. WiseEnergy clients comprise leading banks and equity financiers in the energy and infrastructure sector.

Starlight is NextEnergy Groups development company that is active in the development phase of solar projects. It has developed over 100 utilityscale projects internationally and continues to progress a large pipeline of c.10GW of both green and brownfield project developments across global geographies.

NextSTEP is the venture capital fund of NextEnergy Group dedicated to investing in innovative startups in the field of environmental sustainability. The fund primarily focuses on investments in Italy and the United Kingdom but also extends its reach to the rest of Europe and the United States targeting startups in the preseed and seed stages. NextSTEP pays particular attention to emerging entities from incubators startup accelerators universities and research centers supporting projects that address global challenges in crucial areas such as Climate Change Energy Transition CO2 Capture and Sequestration Circular Economy Sustainable Cities Sustainable Mobility Sustainable Fashion Waste Management Water and much more.

NextEnergy Foundation is a nonprofit organisation founded in 2016 by the NextEnergy Group that operates internationally and whose mission is to proactively participate in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions by providing clean energy sources in regions where they are not yet available and thereby contributing to poverty reduction. As the main sponsor of this foundation the NextEnergy Group donates at least 5 of its consolidated net profits each year. The NextEnergy Foundation has no overhead costs and therefore 100 of the funds raised go to donations for the various projects. Since 2016 in 8 years of operation the foundation has donated more than 1.2 million supporting over 30 projects in 27 different countries around the world.