Strategy & Markets Insights Analyst

About us 

APA is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business. We own and/or manage and operate a diverse, $22 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets. Consistent with our purpose to strengthen communities through responsible energy, we deliver approximately half of the nation’s gas usage and connect Victoria with South Australia, Tasmania with Victoria and New South Wales with Queensland through our investments in electricity transmission assets. We are also one of the largest owners and operators of renewable power generation assets in Australia, with wind and solar projects across the country.  

We employ more than 2,200 people across Australia and know that they are the key to our success. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture, where all our people feel safe, valued, and trusted to do their best every day. 

The Opportunity 

We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Strategy & Market Insights Analyst to join our Strategy & Market Analysis team in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne office on a Permanent Full Time basis.  

Reporting to the General Manager – Strategic & Market Analysis, you will be contributing high quality quantitative analysis and insights into the development, implementation and governance of energy market modelling tools and platforms in support of APA’s corporate strategy and vision.   

The successful candidate to this newly created role will join an integrated and collaborative team who work together to solve complex problems involving large amounts of data by generating strategic insights which help deliver APA’s corporate strategy and vision.

Key Responsibilities 

• Analyse and automate data within APA’s core systems for insights identifying immediate and long-term trends, risks and opportunities presented by the energy transition 
• Monitor energy markets and prepare dashboards, act as a centralised source of pooled market knowledge  
• Provide strategic insights to a variety of stakeholders in support of enterprise-wide strategic issues which are ambiguous and complex  
• Perform detailed supply & demand analysis, analyse customer, competitors, and APA’s services suite to identify opportunities for revenue generation and revenue forecasts 
• Contribute to ad-hoc market analysis and due diligence of potential investment decisions including sensitivity analysis 
• Design and maintain long-term energy market modelling tools / platforms, assess and centrally manage all external data and work with modelling providers to streamline data feeds 
• Engage with cross-functional teams to understand asset and system constraints & opportunities 

Your background  

• Tertiary qualification in Economics, Commerce, Finance, Mathematics or Engineering 
• Intermediate experience in Python and SQL 
• Advanced analytical and reporting capability using MS Excel (background in quantitative analysis is preferred) 
• High attention to detail, excellent communication skills and experience in establishing relationships and collaborating across cross-functional teams and stakeholders 
• Interest in Gen AI and integration into business systems 
• Experience with Alteryx and/or Power BI is favourable 
• Experience in the energy / electricity markets is advantageous 

About the Team  

APA Strategy team are committed to leading the charge as we aim for a Net Zero future. We're navigating the complex energy transition with innovative and sustainable strategies.  

Our team is made up of dedicated experts focused on making a real difference in the industry and for the environment. We're looking for individuals who are ready to face tomorrow's challenges and help shape the future of energy.