Commercial Analyst for Australian Power Trading Trading and Analytics · Noosa, Australia

Join a world of energy as MFT Energy's new Commercial Analyst for Australian Power Trading

Step into an exciting and fast-paced environment alongside a dynamic team of traders and quantitative analysts. Based in the coastal town of Noosa, you'll be at the forefront of the Australian electricity market—where innovation, collaboration, and market insight drive real-time decisions and long-term strategy.

The job as Commercial Analyst

You will play a vital role in a small and agile team, turning complex data into actionable insights that shape our trading outcomes. While your immediate team consists of four driven traders and quantitative analysts, you will also be part of MFT Energy’s broader international organization—comprising more than 190 professionals across offices in Denmark, Singapore, Türkiye, the US, and remote colleagues.

Your work areas will revolve around analyzing market data, forecasting price movements, building custom tools, and delivering insights that empower trading decisions.

Your key responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets related to electricity markets to uncover critical trends and patterns
• Build, refine, and maintain forecasting models for energy prices and market risk evaluation
• Collaborate closely with traders to enhance trading strategies and risk management practices
• Design and implement custom software tools to streamline market analysis and automate reporting workflows
• Partner with internal teams and stakeholders to continuously enhance market analytics and forecasting capabilities
• Stay informed on industry developments, regulatory changes, and market dynamics, and regularly provide strategic insights to senior management

Your qualifications and personal skills

• A Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in a relevant discipline such as Economics, Engineering, or Computer Science
• Practical experience working with the AEMO MMS Database is a must
• Prior exposure to spot trading in the Australian electricity market is advantageous
• Solid understanding of electricity market fundamentals, including pricing mechanisms, market structure, and regulatory frameworks
• Proficient in software development, with experience in programming languages such as Python, Java, R, or C++
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly in handling large and complex datasets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill and convey complex information to non-technical stakeholders
• Meticulous attention to detail and the capability to perform effectively under tight deadlines

Working in MFT Energy

You will be part of an ambitious, global, and vibrant organization, consisting of more than 190 professionals working out of our headquarters in Denmark and from our international offices in Türkiye, Australia, New York City, and Singapore, and several remote colleagues working from all over the world. MFT Energy is a transparent and flat organization with entrepreneurship at heart.

We offer:

• A flexible role with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility
• A competitive and entrepreneurial work environment
• Professional and committed colleagues with great ambitions.
• Great employee benefits and a people-centered leadership approach
• The chance to one day have ownership within the company

Make the Most of Your Talent Join us

If you think there is a fit between our values and your aspirations, we will be looking forward to receiving your application with a short cover letter and CV. For questions, please contact

Start date: As soon as possible.

We will be screening and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis.