Telecoms Analyst

Division Overview 

Wholesale

ComReg’s Wholesale Division is responsible for the regulation of certain wholesale electronic communications markets (fixed/mobile telecommunications, broadcasting transmission) in Ireland. ComReg is required to conduct periodic market reviews of such markets in order to assess the extent of competition within them and to decide whether regulatory intervention is required. The Division will impose obligations on any operator with market power obligations to provide access to its network to other operators. It also oversees the implementation of these obligations including using ComReg’s legal powers to enforce them. Additionally, ComReg has responsibility for ensuring compliance with competition law in the electronic communications sector basis.

The Role and Responsibilities 

The role involves detailed analysis of wholesale telecoms products and processes from a range of perspectives including process, regulatory compliance, systems, technical and market impact perspectives, all in support of the Wholesale Division’s objectives. These analyses are key inputs to ComReg decision making at both an Operational and Strategic level.

The successful candidate will support the analysis of regulated markets, including the preparation of ComReg consultations and provides support for ComReg’s regulatory compliance and governance.

Responsibilities include: 

• Managing and analysing regulatory issues relating to Wholesale RAP Products portfolios of network access products RAPs.

• Analysing, investigating and documenting RAP related issues as they are raised by industry or otherwise come to the attention of ComReg.

• Sharing knowledge with the wider Wholesale team on products issues

• Reviewing issues and making recommendations supported by detailed analysis.

• Engaging with industry in the area of RAP related product and process development and improvement through bilateral contacts and industry forums.

• Reviewing and documenting Wholesale Product processes.

• Providing advice and support to other regulators where practicable, on the basis of ComReg experience, through questionnaires, surveys, enquiries etc.

• Drafting and publishing consultations.

• Monitoring technology evolution as it pertains to regulated access products.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Essential 

• A third level Degree in Telecommunication, Electronic, Electrical, Civil engineering, Computer science or other closely related discipline or, demonstrate equivalent experience.

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, preferably from an engineering background that requires advanced analytical skills and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to use initiative and work pro-actively, balanced with an understanding of when and how to communicate effectively with management and other stakeholders.

• Experience of working in a structured and process driven environment.

• Previous experience of working successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Excellent written communications skills, with experience of preparing accurate and persuasive documents for publication, or for diverse internal audiences.

Desirable 

• Work experience in a telecommunications operator, telco networks vendor or consultancy environment in a technical engineering role in core networking technologies.

• Experience in a regulatory role.

• Knowledge of the current Electronic Communications Services (ECS) market and developing trends.

• Practical project management experience.

• A practical hands-on approach to complex issues and ability to multi-task in a diverse environment.

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI or similar.

Core Competencies & Skills for the Role

In addition to your technical qualifications and experience, you will bring professional competencies and skills in the following core areas:

Analytical & Critical Thinking: Objectively analyses and evaluates information in order to identify patterns between situations that are not obviously related. Develops and clearly articulates solutions to complex problems.

Decision Making & Judgement: Effectively builds evidence base to support the decision-making process. Assesses alternative options. Uses judgement to adapt to specific and challenging requirements of the organisation.

Communicating & Influencing: Communicates clearly, confidently and respectfully. Engages, persuades and convinces others to follow a particular course of action. Ensures all relevant parties are appropriately updated and notified.

Technical Knowledge & Continuous: Improvement – Possesses a command over the technical and professional skills for a particular discipline. Keeps an open mind. Demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement.

Teamwork: Promotes and enhances team performance through working collaboratively and in cooperation with others to achieve goals. Interacts in a manner that builds respect and fosters trust.

Our Package

We are offering an attractive package:

• Salary €61,000.02 – €84,242.92 (Pay increases will be awarded annually subject to satisfactory performance)

• Dublin city centre location – IFSC

• Blended working environment

• 28 days Annual Leave per year increases with service

• Fully paid Maternity, Paternity and Parent’s leave

• Income protection scheme

• Education assistance and Training Opportunities

• Professional membership fee pay

• Attractive pension scheme

• ComWell Wellbeing Programme

• Travel tax saver scheme, Access to Cycle to Work Scheme

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme

• Access to a members run sports and social club

*(entry will be at the minimum point and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.)

Please Note (1)

We hope that our recruitment process supports applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We understand that having a diverse workforce contributes to making us stronger as an organisation. We are committed to positively supporting candidates with disabilities.

Please let us know if there is any reasonable accommodations we can make to enable you to take part in the process by creating the environment to give you the best opportunity to show your strengths and competencies. Rest assured that whatever information you disclose will only be used to enable us to provide the necessary support and will never have a bearing on the outcome of the process.

Please Note (2)

ComReg assesses all applicants fairly based on the requirements for the role. Due to the high volume of applications we receive for positions, we are unable to provide feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted for interview. If you are short-listed for interview, and are subsequently unsuccessful, you can request verbal feedback from your recruitment contact – if you are represented by an agency.