Power Market Analyst chez Mako

At Mako, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive innovation in pursuit of our collective ambition; excellence in trading. Our diverse community is connected through a commitment to being the best we can be with the highest standards of integrity.

Join the Power Market Trading team as an Analyst. You will work directly with experienced traders to help identify risks and opportunities in power markets, delivering insights that support trading success.

The Power Market Analyst will work closely with the Trading team to develop price models, analyze market fundamentals and deliver clear insights that inform trading strategies and support effective decision making.

What you’ll be involved in:

• Building & maintaining energy price forecast models for the Australian, Japanese and NZ power markets.
• Perform analysis and market research of power market fundamentals. Identification of emerging trends and patterns.
• Work closely with trading team members, and communicate insights from your analysis to inform trading strategy.
• Develop trading decision support tools that streamline analysis and enhances the Mako market intelligence system.

What we need from you:

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a quantitative discipline such as Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or Computer Science
• Genuine interest in, or prior experience with, commodity market trading - ideally with exposure to Power Markets in Australia, New Zealand or Japan.
• Experience in an energy trading company is beneficial, though recent graduates are also encouraged to apply
• Prior exposure to the Australian Electricity Market will be highly regarded
• Advanced coding skills - Python is essential
• Database experience including SQL, Postgres
• Knowledge of big data technologies and machine learning methods, including statistical modelling, time series analysis, forecasting, and data visualisation
• Location: Sydney or Brisbane

We are Mako

At Mako, we are welcoming, inclusive and collaborative. We work fast and smart in a supportive and dress-down environment that allows colleagues to be themselves and achieve great things. We uphold the principles of a flat structure that offers unrivalled engagement with senior leadership and career development opportunities. We have a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Flexible leave
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Healthcare allowance
• Comprehensive insurance benefits for life and salary continuance
• Employee wellbeing guidance and support
• Novated car leasing
• Generous paid parental leave scheme
• Opportunity to become involved in the rewarding work of the Mako foundation

About Mako

Mako is a leading options market maker with a global trading footprint. It has been at the forefront of options market making since 1999, from the open outcry trading pits to screen trading and automated algorithmic execution strategies that are driving the future of the industry.

From offices in London, Dublin, Amsterdam, Singapore, Sydney, Brisbane and Chengdu, Mako offers the best-in-class liquidity solutions across Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities and FX derivatives markets and prides itself in its entrepreneurial, collaborative and philanthropic culture.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] and we will arrange this.

For further information on the Mako Group please refer to our website: www.mako.com.

Mako does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruiters or search firms and will not pay any fees to such firms without a signed agreement.