Overview
CORE Markets is a markets, technology and climate solutions partner, supporting businesses on the path to net zero.
We provide commercial, financial and capital advisory services focused on the energy transition and net zero, and provide corporate and institutional brokerage across energy, carbon and environmental markets. These services are underpinned by a proprietary software platform. CORE Markets is headquartered in Melbourne, with a second office in Sydney.
Our Commercial Advisory team delivers strategic insights, quantitative modelling, and market intelligence to support investment, trading, and policy decisions across the energy and carbon landscape.
Role Description
We are seeking a commercially-minded modeller to join our Commercial Advisory team. You will contribute to the development and application of carbon and, in time, power pricing models that support client decision-making in energy and carbon markets.
This role suits candidates with a strong interest in energy and carbon markets, and experience in quantitative analysis, market research, or economic modelling. You’ll work closely with clients and internal teams to deliver insights that drive commercial outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of CORE Markets’ proprietary ACCU price forecast model, refining this model in two important ways: enabling more scenario analyses to be done efficiently, and developing the model to bankable grade, in turn enabling it to be used to underpin investment decisions
- Regularly updating our ACCU pricing model to support CORE Markets’ Carbon Advisory offerings, in particular our monthly carbon markets report, as well as client reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations
- Lead model-based content creation for our software platform, and support the cross-sell of our platform to advisory clients
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to validate assumptions and improve modelling approaches.
- Leverage our ACCU pricing model and its insights into regular thought leadership and external engagement across energy and carbon advisory
- Support the development of a market model for dispatch (pricing & generation) and investment (capacity) for Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM)
Core Skills and Experience
- Strong modelling and optimisation skills
- Ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights effectively to commercial audiences.
- Strongly proficient in Excel, and other analytical tools (e.g. Python, R, SQL)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with the NEM or a strong interest in learning.
- Degree in Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Experience in carbon pricing modelling and NEM market modelling
- Exposure to tools such as PLEXOS, Python, R, or SQL.
- Prior experience in consulting, advisory, or market analysis roles.
- Understanding of Australian carbon schemes (e.g. ACCUs, Safeguard Mechanism) or environmental markets.
- Interest in sustainability, decarbonisation, and the energy transition.
Pay range and compensation package
- This role represents an outstanding prospect to work in a fast-paced environment. It would suit a candidate seeking to further their career in commercialising carbon projects in Australia, as well as supporting ACCU buyers to transact and raise capital. The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive package.
- Performance-based bonus structure.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Collaborative, purpose-driven team culture.
How to apply
Please provide a copy of your CV and a short cover letter addressing the above requirements.
Application questions
- How many years\' experience do you have as a Modeller?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- What\'s your expected annual base salary?
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