Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs and Market Development

Kraken is a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. The Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs and Market Development will lead the team in shaping regulatory frameworks and market strategies in Spain, ensuring Kraken's successful entry and scaling in complex markets.

Responsibilities:

• Own Kraken’s regulatory and market positioning in Spain
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, policymakers, clients, and industry stakeholders
• Shape Kraken’s perspective on market design, reform, and regulatory evolution
• Drive Policy Influence & Advocacy
• Develop and execute advocacy strategies aligned with Kraken’s commercial objectives
• Influence regulatory outcomes on key topics (e.g. digitalisation, pricing frameworks, flexibility market design)
• Represent Kraken in industry forums, consultations, and policy forums
• Translate Regulation into Commercial Impact
• Partner with sales on strategic deals to:
• Address regulatory barriers affecting growth or delivery
• Improve client confidence in Kraken’s market readiness
• Strengthen business cases to improve win rates
• Support product and delivery teams by:
• Anticipating regulatory-driven requirements and feeding into product roadmap prioritisation
• Reducing reliance on market-specific product customisation
• Monitor regulatory developments across Spain and (preferably) France/ Portugal and translate these into clear, actionable recommendations to shape product changes and commercial decisions
• Knowledge-share and collaborate with RAMD colleagues across the EMEA region and globe
• Support entry into additional markets where needed

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience within Spain's energy sector, ideally at an energy regulator, energy supplier, or within an organisation directly influencing policy
• Strong understanding of energy regulation and the fundamentals of the green energy landscape, with awareness or interest in broader European regulatory frameworks
• Proven ability to connect with, influence, and engage key stakeholders, to help enhance Kraken's profile within the Spanish energy market
• Ability to interpret policy, regulatory developments, and market trends, and understand/communicate opportunities and challenges to the business
• A genuine interest in clean energy, sustainability, and the transition to a low-carbon future
• Fluency in Spanish and English
• Experience in French energy markets and fluency in French or regulatory expertise across other European markets (Italy, Portugal, the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, or Denmark) along with proficiency in the relevant local language
• Experience supporting international expansion and product and commercial strategy
• Knowledge of digital energy platforms and customer centric technology solutions