About the organisation:

Energy Link is recognised in the industry as leader in the fields of forecasting, market modelling, risk management, hedging, procurement, software and systems for assessing and managing energy market dynamics and opportunities.

They provide independent services to electricity and gas market participants, larger energy users, lines companies, independent retailers and generators, local government, government agencies and the investment community.

About the role:

As an Energy Market Analyst, you will be providing high quality services and software to a large remote client base. The role is heavily analytical focused around electricity market modelling, forecasting and software testing working in a complex and changing energy environment.

This role offers a wide scope of responsibilities, and opens up opportunities within the company for career progression.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the wholesale electricity market and related markets
• Develop, support and maintain complex modelling & forecasting
• Data analysis, manipulation and software testing
• Provide clients with timely and accurate market information

About the successful candidate:
Energy markets are changing at greater rates than ever before – the candidate will join a market leading company and play an integral part in the future success of the business.

The candidate market for experienced electricity modelers and forecasters is very small so the organisation is used to training people from the ground up from a diverse range of backgrounds. There are clear overlaps between the fields of economics, finance, software, engineering and physics in this position.

The forecasting and modelling is very complex with a wide range of inputs affecting it. Advanced excel, data analysis and IT skills are a must. A University degree combined with an interest in the energy / electricity market would be a great starting spot, with experience in a similar role beneficial.

About the process:
If this role sounds of interest to you then feel free to call Andrew from Platinum Recruitment for a confidential discussion on 0277 528 465. A full job description can also be reviewed upon request.

This is an extremely rare position to work with the market leading organisation in their field. You will get to work with diverse clients right across New Zealand solving complex problems in an incredibly interesting industry making a real difference to the future sustainability of the country. If you already know enough to be interested please APPLY NOW!