Head of Energy Markets

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 leave a legacy and make your impact on the NEM, shaping the strategy for an IPP, please apply or reach out to Karina at