Strategy & Market Analysis Manager

• Shape Kinergy's value proposition within international energy markets. 
• Turn complex market insights into real commercial impact globally. 
• Permanent position | Sydney (preferred), Melbourne or Brisbane 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 

Join Origin’s innovative startup venture, Kinergy, as the Strategy & Market Analysis Manager to drive international growth by identifying market opportunities and enhancing our market leading platform for new regions. We are seeking a strategic and analytical market specialist whose expertise will be instrumental in unlocking value at an international scale. In this pivotal role, your analysis will have a direct influence on Origin’s global expansion. 

You'll work alongside our Head of Commercial Strategy and Client Solutions, seamlessly blending market intelligence, commercial acumen, and technical expertise to deliver tangible results and impact. 

In this role, you will: 

• Critically assess and identify existing and emerging value pools, revenue streams and participation rules across global energy markets, leading engagement with internal and external stakeholders where necessary 
• Evaluate regulatory requirements, estimate commercial opportunity, technical readiness and provide recommendations on target markets 
• Translate settlement rules, dispatch logic and qualification criteria into clear requirements for our optimisation engine and trading algorithms. 
• Monitor international policy and market developments, distil insights, and influence strategic decisions. 
• Develop and present market insights, investment cases and commercial structures for senior leaders and international clients. 
• Work closely with engineering, product, delivery teams to turn analysis into operational reality. 

About you  

Your enthusiasm will lie in enhancing value for Kinergy clients within global energy markets. You will bring demonstrated experience in energy markets, flexibility, wholesale trading, global markets, or VPPs, along with strong analytical skills and the ability to work with large data sets. You will also have: 

• A tertiary qualification in Commerce, Economics, Business, or Engineering. 
• Deep understanding of electricity market design and flexibility mechanisms 
• Ability to turn complex concepts into simple, actionable strategic insights 
• Confident communicator across technical, commercial and executive audiences 
• Comfortable with ambiguity; proactive, innovative and commercially minded 
• Ability to be a self-starter and independently solution complicated problems 
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Willingness to work within client timezones and travel internationally as needed. 
• Global utility experience or knowledge in international energy markets (desirable) 
• Proficiency in more than one language (desirable)

So why join us? 

• 20 weeks of paid leave for primary carers with flexible return options. 
• Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth. 
• Enjoy a central CBD location with easy access to parking and public transport. 
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually. 
• Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community. 
• Powering your career with unbeatable perks - Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee. 
• Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions.  

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.