Senior BESS Optimisation & Trading Lead

Lightsource BP Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Retention bank

Health insurance

Pension

Job summary

Lightsource bp in Sydney or Melbourne seeks a Manager BESS Optimisation to drive short-term BESS optimisation within the APAC Power Markets team, coordinating with third-party optimiser providers and crafting trading strategies for the NEM.

The role reports to the Head of Optimisation and Analytics APAC and requires overseeing algorithms, developing analytics, and supporting portfolio performance and commissioning of new assets. A numerical degree and NEM market experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in a numerical field (Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or related).
• Experience in spot electricity markets is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee BESS trading algorithms and short-term position optimization in the NEM.
• Adjust trading strategies in response to market changes.
• Provide analytical support to develop and improve strategies across energy arbitrage, FCAS and contract positions.
• Assist the Portfolio Optimisation Manager with reporting and stakeholder management as required.
• Monitor market trends, conditions, price outlook and regulatory changes and evaluate these impacts on Lightsource bp’s asset portfolio.
• Work with the analytics team to build, maintain and refine trading tools, reports and contribute to development of predictive commercial models.
• Support the commissioning activities for new BESS and Hybridised assets coming on line.

Skills

Analytical thinking

NEM market knowledge

Trading strategy understanding

Education

Degree in a numerical field (Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or related)

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Lightsource bp in Sydney or Melbourne seeks a Manager BESS Optimisation to drive short-term BESS optimisation within the APAC Power Markets team, coordinating with third-party optimiser providers and crafting trading strategies for the NEM.

The role reports to the Head of Optimisation and Analytics APAC and requires overseeing algorithms, developing analytics, and supporting portfolio performance and commissioning of new assets. A numerical degree and NEM market experience are essential.