Energy Markets and Trading Manager
trading ops
performance mgmt
compliance
ppa oversight
market analysis
strategy development
Support our client’s participation in the NEM by managing the daily trading activities of its operational assets. You will manage the performance and compliance of an outsourced provider of 24/7 trading and settlement services, you will oversee Power Purchase Agreements and liaise with offtake counterparties, analyse market data, and contribute to the development of trading strategies. The role will manage a function and not a team.
nem
wholesale pricing
risk management
aemo
fcas
problem solving
Renewable Energy Developer & IPP with strong management and significant backing seeks an Energy Markets and Trading Manager for a growing portfolio.
Strong understanding of the National Electricity Market (NEM), wholesale pricing, settlements, and risk exposures from an energy trading, electricity markets, or risk management environment. You have experience managing outsourced providers or service agreements and strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with renewable and storage asset operations and trading characteristics (e.g., intermittency, FCAS, hybrid strategies) and familiarity with AEMO systems, data sources, and APIs are all desirable.
- Sydney or Newcastle based role (off shift with no direct reports)
- It evolved from a Sydney-based recruitment group into a global specialist in clean energy hiring.
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