Senior Market Analyst

Eku Energy; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eku Energy is seeking a Senior Energy Market Analyst in Melbourne. You'll analyze energy market trends, contribute to clean energy solutions, and utilize your expertise in market optimization. This role provides hands-on experience and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in a rapidly growing company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electricity market analysis or similar.
• Strong knowledge of renewable energy sectors.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting complex data.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain market optimization models to identify dynamics.
• Collect and interpret market data to provide insights.
• Collaborate with teams for project execution.

Skills

Energy market analysis

Data analytics

Python skills

Market optimization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Data Science, or Engineering

Tools

Plexos

Job description

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Eku Energy is deeply committed to our mission of accelerating the global energy transition by delivering safe, secure, and reliable energy storage solutions that provide cost-effective clean energy to existing and future generations. Our vision is to be recognized as the world's best creator of energy storage investment products.

At Eku Energy, we are a high-performance global team that is expert and specialist in energy storage: this is what we do. What sets us apart is our technology enabled business paired with our curiosity and outcomes focused mindset to deliver innovative solutions around design, contracting structures and financing to achieve the most cost-effective clean energy solution to energy users.

Operating across the entire project lifecycle—from origination and development through to construction and ongoing management—Eku Energy is a trusted leader in the energy sector. The company’s global presence across Australia, Japan, Italy, and the UK allows us to bring together a wealth of experience in navigating complex regulatory, financial and market environments.

Initially established by Macquarie’s Green Investment Group, Eku Energy is jointly owned by a Macquarie Asset Management managed fund and British Columbia Investment Management, two financial powerhouses advancing the renewable energy transition. Due to Eku’s accelerated growth period since launching in November 2022, the company now have 7 projects in either construction or operation with 50+ projects in the pipeline globally.

Introduction to the role

Eku Energy, a pioneering energy storage company, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Energy Market Analyst to join their dynamic team. As a Senior Energy Market Analyst at Eku Energy, you will play a key role in analyzing and providing insights on energy market trends and developments. This is a unique opportunity to join a global leader in the energy storage industry and contribute to the advancement of clean, reliable energy solutions.

In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders, gaining valuable insights and hands-on experience.

This position presents a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our team during an exciting phase of growth, contributing to the advancement of the global clean energy transition. Initially established by Macquarie’s Green Investment Group, Eku Energy is jointly owned by a Macquarie Asset Management managed fund and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI).

Responsibilities of the role.

Your role will comprise the following key responsibilities:

• Build and maintain market optimization models to identify market dynamics, outlooks and investment opportunities.
• Run and maintain existing python models and support model development work
• Collect, evaluate and interpret market and/or technical data to provide actionable insights and recommendations
• Design and set up database tables, collect and manage market and operations data; build analysis tools for assessing market opportunities and energy storage trading performance etc
• Research global energy markets rules and trends to accurately understand energy storage operations and energy market potentials.
• Develop strategies, reports, graphical outputs of revenue and system dispatch to support energy market investigation and business case development
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to assist in advising all phases of project/program/investment development and execution, including due diligence, selection, integration, design, delivery, commissioning, and operation
• Mentor other members of the TMT team as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Economics, Data Science, Engineering).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electricity market analysis or related field in an APAC country or region, preferably from a utility or consulting company
• Strong knowledge of energy markets, in particular electricity and renewable energy sectors
• Hands-on experience with market optimization tools (such as Plexos) with an ability to interpret results
• Intermediate to advanced python skills with experience in data manipulation and modelling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and engaging manner
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Passion for data analytics and clean energy and sustainability
• Previous experience in the energy storage industry is a plus
• Based in Melbourne or Sydney

Competencies required of all our people

• Organisational: Entrepreneurial thinking and acting - problem solving capability - innovation capability – proactive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Social: Highly motivated with a versatile personality - excellent interpersonal skills - client orientation, communicative - collaborative - keenness to knowledge share.
• Implementation: Self-management - result and solution orientated - quality awareness - Welfare, Health, Safety and Environmentally focused.
• Culture: Helps to build a foundation of trust – creates stability – instils kindness – provides structure – is and fosters accountability – cultivates a spirit of reliability – fosters respect.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. An inclusive and equitable workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. At Eku Energy, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. We want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process or while you are working with us, please let us know. As an inclusive employer, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.

Joining Eku Energy means you’ll be able to work in a way that suits you best. With the right technology, support and resources, our people can work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about what working arrangements would help you thrive.

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