Spot Trader

GreenPoint Energy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GreenPoint Energy is building a 2.5GW portfolio of battery energy storage and wind assets connected to the National Electricity Market. You will join the spot trading roster, monitor market conditions in real time, back-test strategies, and collaborate with analytics and technical teams to improve trading tools and execution efficiency.

The role focuses on energy markets analytics, AI-enabled approaches, and developing trading strategies for BESS and other flexible assets within a fast-paced

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in energy markets, spot trading, or analytics.
• Strong understanding of spot market dynamics and price formation.
• Experience developing and executing trading strategies in real time.
• Ability to test strategies with historical data to assess performance.
• Experience working with analytics and technical teams to improve trading tools.
• Experience trading or optimising Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) or other flexible energy assets.
• Familiarity with auto-bidding or algorithmic trading tools in electricity markets.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or SQL.

Responsibilities

• Monitor spot market conditions in real time and adjust trading strategies.
• Back-test and simulate strategies using historical data to evaluate performance.
• Use in-house and third-party tools to identify risks and opportunities impacting prices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine models and improve execution.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Data analysis

Trading strategies

AI usage

BESS trading

Algorithmic trading

Job description

Trade a growing portfolio of battery and wind assets in the NEM, backed by long-term institutional capital, from our purpose-built offices in Brighton, Melbourne.

Key responsibilities

You will join the GreenPoint spot trading roster.

Trading and Market Monitoring: Continuously monitor spot market conditions and adjust strategies in real-time.

Back-testing & Simulation: Test strategies using historical data to evaluate performance and robustness.

Data Analysis: Utilise in house and third party tools to identify risks and opportunities what will impact spot prices leading to improved trading decisions.

Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to refine models and improve execution efficiency

About you

At least one year in energy markets, covering electricity spot trading, energy markets analytics, or quantitative trading, ideally within the National Electricity Market (NEM) or a comparable power market

Strong understanding of spot market dynamics, dispatch processes, and price formation

Experience developing and executing trading strategies, including monitoring markets and adjusting positions in real time

Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, including the use of historical data to test and refine trading strategies

Ability to work effectively with analytics and technical teams to improve trading tools and automated bidding strategies

Strong commercial judgement and decision-making in a fast-paced trading environment

Experience trading or optimising Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) or other flexible energy assets

Familiarity with auto-bidding or algorithmic trading tools used in electricity markets

Experience using analytical tools such as Python, R, or SQL

Willingness to use AI in day to day work

About us

GreenPoint Energy is an Australian renewable energy and battery storage platform backed by long-term institutional capital. We are building a 2.5GW portfolio of battery energy storage (BESS) and wind assets connected to the National Electricity Market, with more than AUD 6.1 billion of equity raised and managed across the region.

The Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub, a 600MW/1,600MWh battery delivered with SEC Victoria, reached full commercial operation in December 2025. We are now building the Calala BESS in New South Wales and the Koolunga BESS in South Australia, alongside wind projects at Bell Bay in Tasmania and Jackson North in Queensland.

The team is small and people here own their work rather than a slice of it.

Direct exposure to senior leadership and real scope to shape how things are done as the business grows

Work on assets that are already energised and generating, alongside the next ones in construction

Competitive remuneration and paid health insurance and a new custom office fit out in Brighton

Employee benefits program offers discounts across Uber One, Fitness First, Peninsula Hot Springs and Bared Footwear