Market Risk Analyst

AGL; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AGL is seeking a Market Risk Analyst to provide independent oversight of risk exposures across defined portfolios, including electricity, gas, FX, and liquidity. This role supports governance, risk measurement and data quality, engaging with stakeholders across Wholesale Markets, Treasury, Finance and Technology.

Based in Melbourne, the 12-month maximum term role covers risk frameworks, metrics development, scenario analysis and reporting, with a focus on clear, evidence-based insight for

Qualifications

• Experience in market risk, treasury, financial markets, commodities, banking or related analytics.
• Understanding of trading or treasury risk frameworks, governance arrangements and risk control environments.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capability with statistical or mathematical techniques.
• Understanding of financial instruments; FX, interest rate, liquidity or funding risk is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to data quality and controls.
• Clear written and verbal communication to explain risk concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight and analysis of risk exposures for a defined commodity or treasury portfolio, supporting compliance with policies and risk appetite.
• Monitor trading, treasury and commercial activities, identify material and emerging risks, and provide evidence-based analysis with escalation.
• Support investigations into policy breaches, control failures and risk events, including remediation tracking.
• Develop and enhance market and treasury risk frameworks, methodologies and governance arrangements.
• Develop, validate and maintain risk metrics, valuation tools, stress testing and data inputs.
• Prepare risk insights and reporting for governance forums and support risk measurement and monitoring.
• Support internal/external audits and regulatory reviews related to market and treasury risk frameworks.
• Build stakeholder relationships and translate complex analysis into actionable business insights.

Skills

Market risk

Treasury risk

Quantitative analysis

Financial instruments

Risk governance

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Power BI

SQL / Python

Education

Finance, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

Databricks

Job description

Join the change. Electrify your future!

We’ve been proudly Aussie since 1837, always finding new ways to innovate in energy and essential services. Now, we’re moving towards a sustainable future through electrification and investing in renewable energy—and we’d like you to join us. Whether you’re on-site, in the office, or somewhere in between, you’ll find opportunities to grow your career here. You’ll work with a team that’s passionate about powering Australian lives, in a culture that values inclusivity, respect, and learning. Help us create a cleaner energy future, and we’ll back you every step of the way as you build your career.

Join the change. Electrify your future.

About the role

The Energy Markets & Treasury Risk (EMTR) team provides independent oversight of risks arising from AGL’s trading and treasury activities. The team challenges risk-taking activities, monitors adherence to approved policies and limits, and supports effective risk governance across the organisation.

The Market Risk Analyst supports independent oversight and analysis for a defined commodity or treasury portfolio and contributes to the effective operation of AGL’s market and treasury risk management framework. The role covers electricity, gas, environmental products, foreign exchange, interest rate, liquidity and funding risks, and engages with stakeholders across Wholesale Markets, Treasury, Finance and Technology.

This will be a 12 month maximum term role, based in Melbourne.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide independent oversight and analysis of risk exposures for a defined commodity or treasury portfolio, supporting compliance with approved policies, limits and risk appetite.
• Monitor trading, treasury and commercial activities, identify material and emerging risks, and provide clear, evidence-based analysis and timely escalation.
• Support investigations into policy breaches, control failures and risk events, including remediation tracking and assessment of control effectiveness.
• Support the development and ongoing enhancement of market and treasury risk frameworks, methodologies and governance arrangements.
• Develop, maintain and validate risk metrics, valuation tools, stress testing and scenario analysis, and oversee key market and valuation data inputs.
• Prepare risk analysis, insights and reporting for governance forums, and perform key controls supporting risk measurement, valuation governance, liquidity analysis and risk monitoring.
• Support internal audit, external audit and regulatory reviews relating to market and treasury risk frameworks.
• Build effective stakeholder relationships while maintaining independence and constructive challenge, translating technical analysis into clear business implications and contributing to data quality, automation and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in market risk, treasury, financial markets, commodities, banking, corporate finance, quantitative analysis or a related analytical discipline.
• Understanding of trading or treasury risk frameworks, governance arrangements and risk control environments.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capability, with experience applying statistical or mathematical techniques to risk, valuation, forecasting or financial analysis.
• Understanding of financial instruments and risk concepts. Exposure to commodity, foreign exchange, interest rate, liquidity or funding risk is advantageous, but specialist knowledge across all areas is not required.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a disciplined approach to controls, documentation and data quality.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical risk concepts and analysis to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively across Wholesale Markets, Treasury, Finance, Risk and Technology while exercising sound judgement and constructive challenge.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and the ability to work with large datasets.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, Databricks or similar tools would be advantageous.
• Tertiary qualifications in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, actuarial studies, engineering, accounting, commerce or a related discipline.

Please submit your application by: Thursday 1 October 2026.

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.

We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers

AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

At AGL, we use some AI-enabled tools to support recruitment administration. All hiring decisions are made by hiring leaders and Talent Solutions professionals, with human oversight throughout.

Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.

The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy.

AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Solutions team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.

Location

Docklands VIC 3008

Job Family Group

Financial Risk Management