Senior Commercial/Regulatory Analyst

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AEMO at the Heart of Energy — AEMO is Australia's independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO's purpose is to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians. Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this. We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment, and connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector.

Division: Operations | Department: Market Management | Reference number: 12395 | Engagement type: Permanent

About The Role

The Market Management group is seeking a Senior Regulatory Analyst to join the Prudentials team. The team's primary functions are to ensure market participants adhere to the National Electricity Rules and National Gas Rules (Rules), monitor prudential positions of all market participants in all markets and to ensure the timely settlement of each of the markets in line with the relevant Rules.

What You Will Be Doing

• The Senior Regulatory Analyst role sits within the Prudentials team with primary accountabilities that include:
• Ability to independently work on default and suspension events under the Rules
• Assisting in the development of internal guidance and procedures to support best practice operations
• Risk report and regulatory report writing
• Investigating potential non-compliance under the National Gas Rules and National Electricity Rules
• Capability to represent/present AEMO positions at industry forums
• Ensuring internal operational processes are aligned and executed in accordance with market rules and daily/weekly/monthly production cycles
• Contributing to the delivery of industry reform projects through interpretation of market rules

Communication and connection are key, as you will be collaborating with a range of internal stakeholders and also a key contact point for industry participants regarding prudentials and rule-based queries.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Mandatory minimum degree qualification in relevant discipline
• Strong related work experience in the Energy industry with consideration given to relevant (Market/Regulatory/Legal) experience in related industries such as utilities
• Strong written interpretation and problem-solving skills, with an ability to draw and articulate conclusions from a range of data and rule inputs
• Experience operating in a legal, compliance and rules-based setting
• Sound understanding of energy market structure, NEM, WEM, or gas markets with knowledge of settlement or prudentials processes an advantage

You will be a confident communicator and a proactive learner who has a commitment to operational excellence and a passion for collaborative problem solving and contributing to a supportive and high performing team.

Benefits

In return some of our benefits to you

• Flexible working: work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options
• Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more
• Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year
• Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility)
• Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Our Process

At AEMO we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities and neurodivergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us at talent@aemo.com.au.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Utilities

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