Analyst, Load Forecasting

AGL’s Load Forecasting team has an opportunity for an experienced Senior Analyst.

Based in Melbourne, the Load Forecasting team play a critical part of the Integrated Portfolio Planning business unit, providing key load forecasting and portfolio analysis expertise.

You will be responsible for the development, operation and maintenance of short to medium term electricity and gas demand forecasts, as well as enhancing those forecasts through excellence in provision of high-quality quantitative and qualitative analysis of customer demand.

The team is currently migrating from SAP to Databricks, delivering a broader push to automating processes and tasks that sit out of migration itself.

What you'll be doing

Deliver accurate, timely demand forecasts that manage trading positions, facilitate gas nominations/dispatch, and support AGL's hedge position

Lead the team's technical transition from SAP to Databricks, building automation across pipelines and workflows to cut manual work

Operationalise forecasting models end-to-end (deployment, monitoring and retraining) and contribute to the team's evolving use of AI and data tools

Partner closely with Pricing and other stakeholders, representing Trading & Portfolio Management in forecasting discussions and translating complex insights for varied audiences

Own the continual improvement of forecasting systems and models, provide strategic market insights, and maintain alignment with AGL's risk policies

About You

You'll be an experienced analyst who can develop innovative models and trading systems that enables AGL's ability to meet and exceed expectations in a changing energy market.

What you'll bring to the table

Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Mathematics, Engineering or a related quantitative discipline, with strong statistics and ML foundations

Demonstrated programming skills (Python, R, SQL or equivalent) and a track record of building tools others rely on

Hands-on experience automating or migrating processes

Energy, financial or commodity trading background preferred; exceptional candidates with MLOps/AI and automation experience will be considered from outside the industry

Stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and convey complex insights to varied audiences

Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.

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