Head of Optimisation & Analytics, Power Markets APAC

Job Title : Head of Optimisation and Analytics

Department: APAC Power Markets

Reporting to: Director Power Markets APAC

Location: Sydney Australia

About Lightsource bp

We are Lightsource bp and were on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade weve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable reliable large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

What youll do (the role)

Summary

The APAC Energy Markets team plays a critical role in securing revenue streams to drive value and manage market risk for Lightsource bps APAC renewable electricity generation and storage portfolio.

As the Head of Analytics and Optimisation you will lead market analysis activities and the commercial evaluation of portfolio optimisation strategies for Lightsource bps fleet of assets. In particular you will play a key role in driving the commercialisation of our growing hybrid and stand-alone storage portfolio in the NEM and other markets as opportunities evolve.

You will be a senior member of the APAC Energy Markets team with an integral role in managing and supporting the development of both the analysts and the broader team.

Duties and responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the market analytics function setting standards for analytic activities and processes and ensuring delivery of robust analytical insights across electricity and environmental product markets in APAC.
• Developing and evaluating strategies to optimise asset and portfolio performance and revenue and risk management outcomes.
• Identifying evaluating and pricing innovative hedging structures and bidding strategies aligned with portfolio objectives risk metrics plant capabilities and revenue portfolio objectives.
• Proactive monitoring and reporting on generation and storage asset portfolio performance including position management identifying areas for improvement and strategic adjustment.
• Managing interfaces with third party services providers including forecasting optimizers and bidding and trading services
• Developing tools and capabilities to enhance analytical scope rigor and fit for purpose reporting requirements.
• Supporting the execution of short- and longer-term offtake contracts and hedges to manage market risks and hedging objectives.
• Monitoring market trends conditions price outlook and regulatory changes and evaluating these impacts on Lightsource bps operational and development portfolio.
• Contributing to the management and development of a high-performing team fostering a culture of collaboration innovation growth and accountability.

Who were looking for

Knowledge/ Experience

• Comprehensive understanding and experience in the National Electricity Market in Australia is a pre-requisite. WEM or other APAC market experience is highly regarded.
• Significant experience and capability in energy market analytic functions particularly focused on utility scale renewables and storage experience.
• Prior experience in electricity and environmental product trading and/or portfolio optimisation and structuring of complex energy transactions (including energy storage).
• Experience in evaluating strategies and bidding BESS systems in the NEM is highly regarded
• Highly developed analytical and commercial acumen with a track record of identifying and evaluating opportunities risks and structures to support energy development and portfolio optimisation.
• Highly numerate with advanced Excel skills and some coding (python R etc) expected.
• Prior experience in managing and developing teams with a focus on fostering a collaborative environment
• Experience working cross functionally to deliver results
• Relevant degree in data analytics engineering commerce or a related field.

Why youll make a great member of the team

Personal qualities

• A highly motivated individual who can flourish in a dynamic fast-paced environment and is a strong team contributor.
• Creative thinker who can find solutions adapt to market developments and find new ways of doing things to drive value.
• Strong interest in current and future market trends in the energy industry particularly for hybrid and stand-alone storage assets and other evolving technologies.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to efficiently and effectively articulate complex and ambiguous information in a concise and accurate manner.
• Ability to handle complex and ambiguous scopes of work and is results and detail orientated.

Why youll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible

Our culture is driven by our core values from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible.

Be recognised

Alongside a competitive salary we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus retention bank health insurance pension and other local benefits.

Be inspired

Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp theres a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. These include our charitable causes supporting our solar honey project or volunteering on our VIBES committee to name a few.

Our core values

Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety Integrity Respect Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.

Experience:

Director