Market Analyst
As the Australian Energy Market Operator, AEMO’s role is to design and operate a sustainable energy system that provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity and gas today, and to enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians. AEMO is focused on the efficient planning of the power system over the medium to long term to ensure system security and reliability requirements are met.
AEMO's WA Operations department is responsible for the real-time operation of the South-West Interconnected System (SWIS) and the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM), which supply electricity to the South-West of WA.
The WA Prudential’s & Settlements team contributes to the successful operation, settlement, and ongoing development of WA’s Wholesale Electricity Market in accordance with the WEM Rules. The role is fast-paced and operationally focused, with time sensitive tasks and frequent stakeholder engagement in a supportive team environment.
The successful candidate will gain broad exposure to how WA's electricity markets and systems work and gain a deeper understanding of their intricacies and complexities.
Role and Responsibilities
* Calculate financial liabilities and credits of WEM Market Participants, to settle the WEM and manage financial risk to the market
* Support a team of analysts to manage settlement inputs including meter data, calculate settlement outcomes, settle the WEM, monitor prudential risks, and identify and resolve issues in a timely manner
* Support the delivery of WEM settlement IT systems to enable the implementation of WEM reform projects, rule changes, and continuous improvements
* Provide expert advice to WEM settlement-related rule changes, reforms, business process improvements, and procurement activities
* Undertake complex analysis of market data to support reporting and decision-making - Communicate analytical insights to a broad audience of internal and external stakeholders
Experience and Knowledge
* Passion for energy and an understanding of the challenges of the energy sector in Western Australia.
* Experience in the energy OR commercial, market body, or governmental department sectors considered
* Quantitative analysis skills (such as SQL, Databricks, PowerBI, Python, R, VBA) or experience in IT development projects
* Proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving, utilising developed critical thinking skills and a desire to learn
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical and regulatory issues to audiences with a broad range of backgrounds
* An understanding of, or exposure to, the WEM and WEM Rules is highly desirable but not essential
Education / Qualifications
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Economics, Engineering or Finance
AEMO is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees
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