Manager - Electricity Market Modelling

ERM Energetics is Australia’s climate risk and energy transition expert.

Working across all sectors of the economy, our team is reshaping corporate Australia for a 1.5°C world by helping our largest businesses to reach net zero goals, build climate resilience, and support the transition to clean energy - all informed by robust data analytics and insights.

Our people are smart, passionate and motivated to make a difference – this isn’t just a job, it’s personal.

ERM Energetics recently joined ERM, the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm. As part of ERM we access an unparalleled global network of sustainability experts and can grow our careers internationally.

What our team loves about working here:  

• First things first, THE PEOPLE. We are proud of our supportive, collaborative, inclusive and knowledgeable individuals

• We learn transferrable skills and work with the best in the business 

• Career growth is fast-tracked for high performing individuals 

• We operate in an environment of trust and autonomy  

• We get a seat at the table of ASX100 companies 

• Every day we actually contribute to Australia’s transition to a low-carbon economy.

Perks that are made for you, while you take action for Australia’s clean energy transition: 

• Real flexible working available – flexibility can mean different things to different people, and we will work with you to determine that

• Hybrid working – our guiding principle is that you work from the office 3 days a week, with 2 days from home, but we will agree this with you 

• Internal mentoring program – grow your relationships and develop yourself beyond the day to day 

• Study allowance and paid professional memberships

• Wellness “You” days

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and the Calm app – your mental health is important to us

• Team community day 

About the role:

As an Electricity Market Modeller, you will join our Energy Markets modelling team to develop electricity spot projections based on plausible supply-demand scenarios and mimic the bidding behaviour observed across various market participants. Your extensive experience with the Plexos® market simulation software and Python coding skills will be crucial in this role.

You will support renewable energy developers by leveraging our quantitative risk analytics to assess a range of hedging strategies, develop shaped renewable energy products, and optimize renewable energy and storage investments. Your expertise will help drive informed decision-making and strategic planning in the evolving energy market landscape.

You will also develop and implement approaches to the management of energy market risks for large commercial and industrial customers. You will work closely on the design and modelling of energy contract and hedging structures and interact with clients to implement long-term risk management strategies tailored to their specific risk appetite and operational capabilities, incorporating the team’s forward-looking view on energy market conditions.

You will manage client relationships and, as a project manager, oversee the delivery of client work, coordinate the work of team members, manage project budgets, and ensure we support our clients to reach their clean energy goals.

What do I need to be successful in this role?

You will meet the following pre-requisite requirements:

• 3 years’ experience in electricity market modelling.

• Demonstrated quantitative skillset, working with or managing advanced risk analytics.

• Proven advanced experience with Plexos® as well as MS Excel and Python programming skills.

• Project management experience: managing quality, budget, timelines, and project risks to the satisfaction of the clients while meeting internal project performance targets.

Other key preferred requirements are:

• Enthusiasm and genuine interest in energy markets and electricity financial markets.

• Confident interpersonal skills as you will be liaising with senior management.

• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate concisely and accurately.

• Our team is multi-disciplinary. We are open to diverse educational tertiary qualifications: finance, actuarial, commerce, engineering or similar.

Who We Are:

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do, and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency. 

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ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status.

Thank you for your interest in ERM.