Analyst, Commercial

Job Description

Our organisation is a purpose-built partner for governments in the transformation of Australia’s energy system. Our dynamic market relationships and connection to AEMO and Government mean we are uniquely placed to be the bridge between what our energy system needs and those who can deliver it. Our in-house team of commercial, financial markets and energy system leaders provide expert advisory and tender delivery services to AEMO and Australia’s governments, helping to develop transition pathways and deploy long-term investment in new renewable energy infrastructure. Our work fosters certainty around the energy transition, removing barriers to entry, accelerating investment, and helping turn project plans into the right infrastructure, at the right time and place. By leveraging innovation and efficiencies from the private sector, we deliver better outcomes for communities and consumers, secured through a best-practice tender process, proven in NSW, and now deployed to support the Australian Government in the delivery of its Capacity Investment Scheme. Our vision is to create a net zero energy system that benefits all Australians. We are driven by our purpose of bridging ambition and action to deliver the energy transition. Through innovative solutions and a commitment to sustainability, we aim to lead the way in transforming the energy landscape, ensuring a cleaner, more equitable future for everyone. Join us in our mission to make a significant impact on Australia’s energy future. Job Description Scope and Team accountabilities: As a result of our continued growth and pipeline of work in delivering this critical work to the NSW and Australian consumers, an Analyst opportunity has arisen and seeking applications from aligned, solutions oriented and proactive professionals. Sitting within the AEMO Services (ASL) Commercial team, this role contributes to the teams' ambition to deliver energy transition in Australia at the lowest cost and risk to electricity consumers and government. The ASL commercial team contributes to this through competitive tenders, which deliver timely, high quality, energy infrastructure. This means: Working closely with private sector investors to establish relationships of trust. These relationships allow ASL to learn, educate, build awareness and gather insights for tender and product design refinements. Commercial design of products and contracts (e.g. design LTESA, REZ access rights and in collaboration with government partners). Tender design and end-to-end delivery of the tender process for the procurement of energy infrastructure for NSW. Collaborate with EnergyCo and other government partners to ensure REZ access rights become products capable of tendering. Design and implement a robust probity framework in the tender process. Role Responsibilities: Reporting to the Principal Advisor or Manager, the Analyst, Commercial is responsible for preparing and assisting with the delivery of key elements of ASL’s commercial designs and the tenders. Fundamentally we are looking for this role to: Support the Senior Manager(s), Commercial and General Manager Commercial in planning and delivering important aspects of ASL’s tenders including commercial designs, tender collateral and tender analysis. Assist with the preparation of high-quality written materials to facilitate tenders, inform and educate ASL stakeholders. Undertake commercial and financial analysis, including on policy positions with high levels of future uncertainty. Assist with the evaluation, due diligence and reporting across a large number of tender submissions. This will involve exploring and supporting views on complex diligence issues. Support communication with tender proponents and communicate with other internal and external stakeholders (including government, banks and investors), to deliver ASL commercial objectives. Develop understanding and adhere to standards of governance and probity requirements in accordance with ASL’s processes. Demonstrate basic risk and compliance assessment skills. Desired Skills and Experience Applicant’s required knowledge and experience: Experience in the private sector (e.g. consultancy, corporate finance adviser, utility company or similar) or government with demonstrated ability to contribute towards delivery complex infrastructure projects, transactions or financing. Demonstrated experience planning and contributing drafting to complex documents or financial models. Education qualifications in finance, law, engineering, economics or similar and/or equivalent work experience in financing or evaluating energy infrastructure projects. Strong interest in, and curiosity about, energy transition is essential. Willingness, collaborative and accountable with excellent communication and business acumen. A solutions, client-oriented attitude and entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in a dynamic working environment. As a flexible workplace, AEMO Service can consider any Australian based location for our successful employee, however preference will be given to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane based applicants. For more details on our flexible working policy and/or other benefits of AEMO Services, please review our website and LinkedIn page. #J-18808-Ljbffr