Energy Markets Manager

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Sydney, Australia

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Energy Markets Manager – Power Trading & Portfolio Management Sydney | Energy Markets & Portfolio Management |


Full-time

$220-250k + super

Company bonus


A leading Australian energy business is seeking a senior Energy Markets Manager to support the execution and optimisation of wholesale electricity trading, renewable energy contracting, environmental markets, and portfolio risk management across a diversified generation and retail energy portfolio.


This role plays a key part in delivering energy market strategy across wholesale, retail exposure, and structured energy positions, with a strong focus on driving commercial performance within defined risk appetite and regulatory frameworks.


You will manage hedging strategy, portfolio optimisation, market risk management, and long-term contracting (including PPAs, offtake agreements, ISDAs, and retail supply arrangements) across a dynamic energy portfolio operating in the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM).


Key responsibilities:

  • Execute energy market strategy across wholesale electricity, environmental, and renewable markets
  • Manage structured energy portfolios including hedging and risk optimisation activities
  • Oversee trading activities across forwards, options, swaps, caps, and environmental products
  • Negotiate and execute long-term commercial agreements (PPAs, offtakes, structured contracts)
  • Lead forecasting, pricing analysis, and scenario modelling to support commercial decision-making
  • Manage market risk, credit exposure, collateral, and liquidity requirements
  • Support investment, acquisition, and divestment decision-making processes
  • Contribute to leadership and development of the energy markets team


About you:

  • Significant experience in energy markets, power trading, or portfolio management within the Australian energy sector or comparable deregulated market
  • Strong understanding of wholesale electricity markets and the NEM
  • Proven experience in trading, hedging, and structured energy contracting (PPAs highly desirable)
  • Strong commercial acumen with advanced financial modelling and valuation capability
  • Experience working within or supporting trading, origination, or energy markets functions
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including interaction with senior and executive stakeholders