Quantitative Systems Developer

• Play a key role in optimizing risk models within a leading energy company. 
• Permanent opportunity | Sydney CBD | Flexible work arrangement 
• Sydney based

Delivering good energy starts from within

It’s an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we’re progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We’re always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers – and for our people.

About the role:
 

Drive impact at the heart of the energy transition in this high-impact risk analytics role. You’ll develop and optimize risk and trading models across Origin’s energy trading portfolios, interest rate, and currency position, leveraging Origin’s Commodity Risk Management Systems (CRMS)

Reporting to the Risk Systems Manager, you’ll refine best-practice risk methodologies, model Earnings at Risk and Value at Risk, and deliver executive-level risk reporting, all while playing a key role in navigating the future of energy markets.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enhance quantitative risk and trading models to support decision-making.
• Run, debug, and improve models to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
• Manage data requirements for risk modeling, ensuring timely and accurate inputs.
• Liaise with key stakeholders, including trading teams, to validate risk modeling assumptions.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of risk reporting.
• Interpret data from multiple sources, assess risks, and identify areas for model improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and enhance risk modeling practices.

What will you bring?

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline e.g. quantitative finance, finance, economics, engineering, CFA, GARP.
• Experience in a risk management/middle office analytical function.
• Understanding of portfolio risk measures [EaR, VaR, CFaR, etc.]
• Advanced Python, SQL & Excel VBA skills.
• Preferred experience or curiosity in energy markets
• Strong communication skills

So, why join us?

• Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!
• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance based reviews
• Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.
• Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.
• A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work!

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. 
 

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. 

Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.