Trading Analyst

Vena Energy Services (Australia) Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Leave

Parental Leave

Professional Development

Inclusive Culture

Team Events

Insurance Coverage

Volunteer Leave

Job summary

Vena Energy Australia is seeking an analytically minded professional to join the market operations team. You will bid generation assets into the NEM, analyse market outcomes and assess solar and battery performance.

The role targets those with 2–3 years in the electricity industry, proficient in Python/SQL/R, and eager to deepen battery storage exposure within Australia’s energy transition. Shift-based hours align with peak NEM operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Science or related discipline.
• 2–3 years’ experience in the electricity industry.
• Working knowledge of Python, SQL and/or R.

Responsibilities

• Market Operations: develop bidding strategies for solar and battery assets.
• Execute bidding strategies in the NEM.
• Support dispatch oversight, optimisation and ancillary services for BESS and solar assets.
• Market & Asset Analysis: analyse NEM spot outcomes and competitor behaviour.
• Review operational and financial performance of solar and battery assets.
• Provide insights to inform future spot market strategies.
• Market Intelligence & Modelling: analyse forward electricity and renewable certificate markets.
• Research regulatory and market developments impacting the NEM.
• Develop and maintain analytical tools, models and datasets for spot trading.
• Collaborate with Operations & Maintenance and Finance teams.

Skills

Python

SQL

R

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Science or related discipline

Job description

We are seeking an analytically minded candidate with a passion for the energy industry to join our high performing team and support the market operation and optimisation of Vena Energy Australia’s renewable and battery portfolio in the National Electricity Market (NEM). In this role, you will be directly involved in bidding generation assets into the NEM, analysing market outcomes, and assessing the operational and financial performance of our solar and battery assets. This is an excellent opportunity for an electricity industry professional, currently working as a Market Analyst or Trade Analyst, who is keen to deepen their exposure to battery storage and spot market operations as part of Australia’s energy transition. The role includes shift-based work aligned with peak NEM operating hours, including some non-business days, reflecting the nature of real-time market operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Operations Contribute to the development of bidding strategies for solar and battery assets
• Execute bidding strategies in the NEM
• Support dispatch oversight, optimisation and ancillary services participation for BESS and solar assets
• Market & Asset Analysis Analyse NEM spot market outcomes and competitor behaviour
• Review operational and financial performance of solar and battery assets
• Provide insights and recommendations to inform future spot market strategies
• Market Intelligence & Modelling Analyse forward electricity and renewable certificate markets
• Research industry, regulatory and market developments impacting the NEM
• Develop and maintain analytical tools, models and datasets to support spot trading and decision-making
• Collaboration Work closely with Operations & Maintenance and Finance teams to support optimal commercial and operational outcomes

Prerequisites

• Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Science or a related discipline
• Experience 2–3 years’ experience in the electricity industry
• Technical Skills Working knowledge of coding and analytical tools such as Python, SQL and/or R
• Personal Attributes Curious and proactive in understanding market dynamics Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment

Why Join Vena Energy?

We offer a competitive salary plus a strong range of employee benefits, including:

• Wellbeing & Family Support - Six days of Flexi Family Leave to support caregiving responsibilities and important life events, such as marriage and birthdays, plus one day of Female Wellness Leave per month for female employees.
• Paid Parental Leave - 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Professional Development - Access to online learning resources, training opportunities, and career development pathways.
• Inclusive Workplace Culture - A collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued and supported, with opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues across Australia and the wider Vena Group.
• Recognition & Engagement - Vena Stars rewards program, regular social events and team activities.
• Group Insurance - Comprehensive insurance coverage for you and your family.
• Paid Volunteer Leave - Two days per year to give back to your community.

Are you ready to engineer a greener future? At Vena Group, we believe in a world with no compromises, where the strength of our business lies in the diversity of our people. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Vena Group is dedicated to our mission of accelerating the energy and digital infrastructure transition to sustainable and affordable development of green solutions that deliver lasting economic, social, and environmental benefits to our host communities and stakeholders. Together, we are actively working to combat climate change, and we invite you to join us in engineering a greener and more sustainable future.