Assurance Analyst

Opportunity to work within the Trading Support and Assurance Group
- Assist in maintaining a robust compliance and assurance framework
- Sydney based

**Working for us**

At Origin we have a strong purpose and values that challenge us to find the answers to the big energy questions. Every person that works with us helps us reach that goal. If you bring good energy to Origin, you’ll get it in return. A challenging career. An exciting industry. And the support to grow and explore your potential.

**THE ROLE**

Within Origin Energy, the Trading Support & Assurance group within Wholesale Risk & Business Services are accountable for the provision of data and business analytics and an enhanced middle office support to our Energy Supply & Operations, Shared Services and Treasury Business Units.

The assurance function is responsible for wholesale credit, contract and compliance activities supporting the wholesale trading desk and treasury. This team also coordinates strategic initiatives registered by the management team (implementation of new products, adaptation to regulatory change etc.) This is a unique opportunity to join the team as an Assurance Analyst

As part of your role you will be responsible for:

- Maintain static data in core Wholesale & Trading and Treasury Systems
- Undertake validation of all new and amended trades for Wholesale & Trading, and Treasury desks
- Preparation and checking of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly compliance reporting
- Review core compliance training reports to ensure responsible staff maintain the competencies required for their role
- User access reviews for all Wholesale & Trading, and Treasury Systems
- Assist with routine testing of key operational controls, and established quality assurance process and procedures to ensure effectiveness, accuracy, and efficiency. Work with other Assurance team members to identify efficiencies and deliver improvements
- Assist with the preparation of timely and accurate delivery of management reporting
- Successfully complete regular compliance and assurance activities as required under Commodity Risk Management System (CRMS) and Financial Services Management System (FSMS)
- Assist with Wholesale Credit reviews

**IS THIS YOU?**

To be considered for this role you will have strong knowledge of compliance and assurance controls, be focussed on process improvement and have great attention to detail. It is expected that at this point in your career you will be currently enrolled or will have recently completed Tertiary qualifications or relevant equivalent experience in accounting, commerce, or similar discipline

You have or can show:

- At least 5 years plus experience in a major energy, financial services, or professional services organisation
- Strong knowledge of compliance and assurance controls and the interconnectivity of a complex business platform
- Results and pro-active solution focused
- Ability to effectively engage stakeholders
- Strong team ethic
- Achievement focused toward timely delivery
- Understanding of trading operations and environment
- Research and reporting skills
- Understanding of operational risk mitigation
- Intermediate Excel and Access skills
- Ability to problem solve and experience working on complex projects
- Makes decisions efficiently and implements change effectively
- Displays personal flexibility and responds well to situations of uncertainty and ambiguity Experience in all aspects of analysis (e.g. functional, non-functional, L3 - 5 process maps)

**Origin - Where good change happens**

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating collective change. We’re creating more diverse and inclusive workplaces for everyone because the more perspectives we have, in a place where everyone can belong, the better we can tackle our challenges together. We are united, yet unique. So, even if you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d love to hear from you if you think you’d be a great fit, have transferable skills, and an appetite to learn.

**A great team to join**

It's an exciting time to join Origin. Together we’re powering a cleaner, smarter energy future for Australia and beyond, always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers - and for our people.

That’s why we need passionate, curious and customer focused people, who are excited by the challenge of finding new ways of working, new ways of delivering and shaping a new energy future.

**Origin. Good energy**

At Origin, our focus is on getting energy right for our customers, communities, and planet. Because we know it’s up to us to shape the future of energy. Today, we serve more than 4.2 million customers, are one of the most significant energy producers in the country and listed in the ASX Top 50 companies.

For more information contact: Iain Pratt - 03 8665 7325, quote Requisition ID 82306

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