Senior Risk Analyst

• Full time permanent position | Sydney CBD 
• Analyse risk across diverse global energy trading portfolios 
• Sydney based

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.

About the role:

Reporting to the Risk Reporting Manager, Financial Risk, this is a pivotal role that will analyse risks within Origin’s commodity trading portfolios including Oil, LNG, Gas and Coal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development of tools and analytical models to provide insights into the energy commodity landscape and Origin’s market exposures.
• Manage the operation of key risk models, including data sourcing, validation, and reconciliation of model inputs and outputs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely risk reporting, fostering strong working relationships across teams.
• Communicate market developments and trading position changes across the commodity portfolio in a clear and effective manner.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of risk models, methodologies, and assumptions, and assist with the coordination and administration of risk committee activities.

What will you bring:

A proactive approach to learning and developing relationships. Tertiary qualifications in a economics, mathematics or related discipline (CFA). In addition, you’ll possess:

• Experience in energy derivatives and commodity markets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualisation tools such as Tableau.
• High attention to detail, particularly in data validation and reconciliation.
• Solid understanding of quantitative finance concepts, including Value at Risk (VaR) and option pricing.
• Proficiency in programming and data tools such as VBA, SQL, and Python.

So, why join us?

• Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!
• Hybrid working environment, opportunity to connect with your team in our CBD office.
• 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.