Trading Analyst

Powering Australian Life.

At AGL, we believe energy makes life better. That’s why we’re passionate about powering the way Australians live, work and move.

Like you, we believe that the world is going through extraordinary challenges. We don’t shy away from the tough questions and we consider the answers carefully. We work in partnership with our customers and communities, and take action to shape a better future for all.

As life changes, we join the change, constantly evolving over 185 years. Today we bring all that know-how to transform how Australians produce, share and consume energy. We’re investing in new ideas, partnerships and infrastructure - renewing and expanding our portfolio of sources and products to help make them more sustainable, reliable, affordable and useful.

We’ll continue to innovate in energy and other essential services to enhance the way Australians live, and to help preserve the world around us for future generations.

About the Role
- Challenging and rewarding role
- Be part of collaborative and supportive team environment
- Diverse, inclusive culture where you’ll feel truly valued

We currently have an opportunity for a Trading Analyst within the Integrated Energy Trading Analytics team.

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. The role also provides clarity on the various fuels portfolios at all times.

As a valued member of the analytics team this role 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:

- Deliver market leading analysis and preparation of reporting insights through presenting results in a meaningful way to affect the planning, pricing and management of the wholesale portfolio by using existing sophisticated/complex models/database and/or develops new complex models/database.
- Deliver and maintain relationships within cross-functional teams on ad-hoc projects to align business objectives.
- Deliver and drive high-quality end-to-end analysis to support the decision making process(es) that allows for effective management of the wholesale portfolio by the Trading Team.
- Provide key insights to deliver the understanding of the financial as well as physical risk exposures inherent in all deals so that robust processes can be developed or adapted.
- Build models that can be used to create trading and optimization systems for various fuels, which will allow trading and optimisation of positions.
- Perform real-time trading analysis to recognise and take advantage of rapidly changing market conditions and developments.
- Identify and analyse significant trends in markets which provide timely information for the trading team.
- Communicate effectively across groups of different skill level and expertise to efficiently deliver the key messages for portfolio optimization.

What you’ll bring to the table:

- Highly autonomous with the ability to take initiative, influence and drive results
- Computer/IT skills
- High level of competence with Excel, Python and SQL. Highly developed automation skills and ability to interact with technical information technical resources at a detailed level
- 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)
- Relevant experience within an energy trading company with commodity market experience preferred
- Strong analytical skills with experience of trading systems and portfolio valuation techniques
- 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)

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Inclusion at AGL

AGL has a commitment to maintain a diverse workforce, and welcomes the opportunity for applicants to share their lived experiences. We also recognise that some applicants may not wish to disclose, and we respect their decision. To learn more about reasonable adjustments that can be offered throughout the recruitment process, please visit:
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