Senior Analyst - Trading Analytics

Description:

Join the change. Together, we’ll make history.

As we keep the lights on for over four million customers and move towards a more sustainable way of life, it’s an exciting time to be at AGL. We’re re-imagining how homes and business live and work across the country and we want you to be a part of it. This moment will define our time, and your career as you work alongside Australia's best and brightest minds. You’ll grow and learn in a collaborative, safe and supportive environment and play your part in changing the course of tomorrow.
Everyone at AGL is an important part of building a better energy future and we want you to join in.

About the Role:

We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Analyst in the Trading Analytics team. The role will provide high quality analysis, using sophisticated models and research, to support AGL’s Integrated Energy Trading Team. This involves providing market analysis, competitor analysis, insights on global supply/demand and external market forces, position portfolio management and is primarily focused on the environmental portfolio.

This role delivers analysis, commercial insights and makes recommendations that drives the strategic direction and decision making process, to effectively manage the Trading, Origination and Physical Markets functions, and in the development and implementation of market-leading value-creating strategies.

As a member of the analysis team, you will also assist in the mentoring and development of less experienced team members to enhance the efficiency of the team going forward.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide in-depth market analysis and position reporting on environmental portfolios and schemes.
• Review and develop forecasts for domestic and international environmental schemes.
• Support due diligence activities and conduct quality reviews on potential projects.
• Lead the preparation of reporting insights to inform planning, pricing, and management of the wholesale portfolio.
• Deliver high-quality end-to-end analysis to support effective portfolio management.
• Identify and analyse significant market trends to provide timely information for the trading team.
• Communicate complex concepts effectively across different skill levels and expertise.
• Mentor and develop less experienced team members to enhance team efficiency.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Highly autonomous with the ability to take initiative, influence and drive results
• Strong Numerical and / IT skills- High level of competence in leading modelling that utilises Excel, Python and SQL
• Creative / Imaginative skills – The ability to see linkages between apparently unrelated matters. Intellectual curiosity. Ability to develop and deploy new or unusual or creative approaches to problem solving. A desire for continual learning and development.
• Writing skills - Clear, concise, accuracy of grammar, punctuation, spelling. Wide vocabulary – but with the ability to use the simplest possible terms to convey the desired message
• Presentation skills:-This role may be required to communicate in larger or public forum; however visual communication of complex concepts is required. (graphics, charts, effective PowerPoint skills)
• 2 to 5 years relevant experience within an energy or commodity trading company
• Strong analytical skills with experience of trading systems and portfolio valuation techniques
• Advanced MS Excel skills and ability to use VBA or other similar coding languages
• Proven ability to understand complex problems and design innovative solutions
• A tertiary qualification in a quantitative discipline preferred (e.g. mathematics, engineering, statistics, physical science, economics)

At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid work
• Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans
• Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program
• Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer
• Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year
• Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives
• Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions
• Access to study assistance, AGL’s share purchase plan and insurance deals

*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.

We’d love to see your application, submitted by the 1st of April.

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
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