Physical Trading Manager

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects.

Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world.

FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental and economic benefits.

Physical Trading Manager

Location:  Brisbane, QLD

Roster:  Monday to Friday

Reporting to the Power Portfolio Manager, the Physical Trading Manager is responsible for compliantly optimising the dispatch of FFI’s assets into the National Electricity Market (NEM) on a real-time basis. The role is responsible for developing, articulating and executing physical trading strategies for FFI’s assets through the preparation and submission of dispatch bids, dispatch offers, and market ancillary service offers in accordance with the National Electricity Rules (NER) and internal policies and procedures. The role will work closely with other members of the Power Portfolio team and FFI’s operational sites to maximise returns in the dynamic NEM.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing a compliance management framework for FFI’s physical trading activities in the NEM, ensuring it remains up to date and provides the necessary positive assurance
• Defining the necessary data, systems and business processes to support the real-time optimisation of FFI’s assets operating in the NEM and leading their implementation
• Building, maintaining and managing a high performing team to execute FFI’s physical market strategy
• Developing and executing physical trading strategies to optimise financial outcomes and manage market risk
• Working collaboratively with the asset operations and marketing teams to co-ordinate production and optimise financial performance

Qualifications and Skills Required

• 5+ years of experience in trading in energy markets.
• Experience with Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) is mandatory
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with energy market compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience of developing and implementing trading strategies to optimise financial performance, cognizant of asset operational planning and co-ordination.
• Experience in managing a 24-hour roster is desirable.
• Experience in implementing or upgrading energy trading software is desirable.

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination.

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neuro diverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. 

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified