Rachael Waddell
Commercial Graduate
Glasgow
Summary
Offering strong analytical background with solid problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Knowledgeable about the energy industry, project management, and collaborative teamwork. Ready to use and develop analytical, communication, and technical skills in the Energy Economics Team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Policy and Regulation Analyst - Graduate Placement
EDF
2025.03 - Current
- Drafted policy briefs, impacting the direction of future initiatives.
- Provided critical feedback on draft policies contributing towards their finalisation.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to promote transparency in decision-making processes.
- Answered and resolved queries and issues from all levels of business and acted as compliance point of contact for key business departments.
- Completed gap analysis, comparing required compliance documentation to received compliance documentation.
Research and Development - Graduate Placement
EDF
2024.09 - 2025.03
- Delivered on-time completion of numerous simultaneous projects.
- Analysed market trends to forecast future industry developments.
- Implemented research findings into product designs through collaboration with design teams.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory guidelines in all R and D efforts.
Deal Structurer - Graduate Placement
EDF
2024.03 - 2024.08
- Collaborated with Large Business sales teams to enhance Energy Solutions Business through successful commercial tender submissions.
- Orchestrated communication across EBS, Risk, Legal, and Wholesale Market Optimisation departments.
- Managed transition of secured contracts into operational teams for sustained support.
- Oversaw internal governance and policies in partnership with Pricing, Legal, and Credit teams.
- Assisted EBS by documenting approaches and best practices for effective bid creation.
Commercial Development - Graduate Placement
EDF
2023.09 - 2024.03
- Independently ran reporting and analysis on multiple gas peaker assets within EDF portfolio.
- Updated and redesigned gas peaker evaluation tool to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Conducted competitor insights for renewable and non-renewable energy assets.
- Developed comprehensive understanding of energy markets to support demand flexibility services delivery.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health: Health Economics
University of Glasgow
Glasgow 2021.09 - 2022.08
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Science
University of Stirling
Stirling 2017.09 - 2021.08
Skills
- Member of Codeacademy, consolidating skills in both Python and SQL
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Excellent Leadership, shown both professionally and personally
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Adept at commercial analytics
Accomplishments
Captain and member of the Scotland Women's U20 and U18 rugby teams.
Timeline
Policy and Regulation Analyst - Graduate Placement
EDF
2025.03 - Current
Research and Development - Graduate Placement
EDF
2024.09 - 2025.03
Deal Structurer - Graduate Placement
EDF
2024.03 - 2024.08
Commercial Development - Graduate Placement
EDF
2023.09 - 2024.03
Master of Science - Public Health: Health Economics
University of Glasgow
2021.09 - 2022.08
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Science
University of Stirling
2017.09 - 2021.08