Head of Energy Markets

A leading energy platform in Australia is seeking a Head of Energy Markets to lead its wholesale electricity, environmental products and portfolio optimisation strategy.

This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for energy market strategy, trading oversight, structured contracting and risk management across a diversified portfolio of renewable and flexible assets.

The Opportunity

• Own and deliver end-to-end energy market strategy across generation, retail exposure and structured portfolios
• Lead contracting and transactions including PPAs, offtake agreements, ISDAs and firming structures
• Oversee portfolio optimisation, hedging strategy and market risk within defined risk appetite
• Provide commercial leadership across wind, solar, BESS and emerging energy assets
• Partner closely with executive leadership on growth strategy, acquisitions and investment decisions
• Build and lead a high-performing energy markets function

Key Responsibilities

• Lead wholesale market participation incl. forwards, caps, swaps, FCAS and environmental products
• Drive market analysis, forecasting and scenario modelling to inform trading and investment decisions
• Manage prudential exposure, liquidity and collateral frameworks
• Originate and execute complex commercial structures across the NEM
• Provide market insight to support M&A, development and strategic transactions

About You

• Extensive leadership experience across the Australian energy markets
• Proven track record in energy market strategy, trading oversight and portfolio optimisation
• Deep experience structuring and negotiating PPAs, retail contracts and complex energy agreements
• Strong commercial capability across valuation, modelling and risk management
• Credible executive stakeholder engagement and team leadership capability

If you want to make your impact on the NEM, shape the strategy for an IPP, please apply or reach out to Karina at ***email_hidden***