Energy Market Analyst - Octopus Australia

Core responsibilities will include:

• A diverse role that will include:
  • Building, maintaining, and running Plexos models to support Development and Investment decisions.
  • Model development and data analytics through core platforms i.e. Python, R, SQL and Power BI.
  • Analysis of market dynamics to understand and forecast commercial impacts.
• You will work with other members of the energy markets team to deliver the analytical roadmap building a strong and robust data and modelling eco-system that will facilitate and enhance insights and modelling capabilities.
• Play an integral role in the development of our Octopus view of the future energy market and produce meaningful analysis supports investment decisions and the creation of a future renewable portfolio.
• Work collaboratively across the energy markets and Investment and development teams to assess new technology opportunities in the energy market and how these technologies will change the dynamics in the market, including hydrogen and electrification.

Qualifications

Ideally, you will have some or all of the following qualifications, skills and experiences:

Core skills required:

• Strong background in data analytics or data science – must have a love of data and a strong desire to continue to learn and work in the energy analytics industry.
• Analytical proficiency with experience in coding language i.e. Python, R, and Data Analytics technologies such as SQL or Power BI.
• Candidates must demonstrate an ability to consider complex market challenges in a broader commercial and investment context and develop analytical solutions.
• Experience in energy market forecasting platforms such as Plexos would be highly regarded.
• An understanding or experience in the energy industry would also be an advantage.

Experience required:

• Eligibility to work in Australia – visa sponsorship is not offered.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar analytical or energy markets position is required.
• Ability to present to and capture the imagination of people by providing analytical insights into the energy market.
• Ability to engage at a Senior Manager level with intermediate written and verbal communication.

Additional Information

What we offer

• 💰 A competitive salary package including bonus and medical insurance benefits
• ✈️ Extra Annual Leave entitlement
• 🏡 Flexible working 
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities

Octopus Australia has built an exciting and inclusive high-performance culture where employees feel empowered. We also understand the value of diversity, and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace environment. We would welcome people of all backgrounds to apply. 

Our Values 

At Octopus Australia we don’t just focus on what we do but also how we do it. Everyone to shares our values of being straightforward, helpful, bold and empathetic. Our culture is critical to our success and is built around four principles that underpin how we pursue our goals:

We want to work with people who aren’t afraid to walk the walk and live by our values:

• Be Bold – Be positive and find a way. Make decisions quickly.
• Be Helpful – Do the right thing, even when no one is watching. Behave like it’s always day one.
• Be Straightforward – Tell it how it is, Remember that humility and manners go a long way.
• Have Empathy – send our people home happy.