Company DescriptionMeridian is the largest producer of renewable electricity in Aotearoa, and we strive to deliver clean energy for a fairer and healthier world. We only generate electricity from 100% renewable resources – wind, water, and sun, because we believe that's the best way forward for our planet and our communities. We're doing what we can to help Aotearoa reduce their carbon emissions and support others in our generation communities to do the same. We also retail electricity to more than 365,000 homes, businesses, and farms across New Zealand through our Meridian and Powershop brands.Our business landscape is changing. New technology is evolving rapidly, decarbonisation and a fully renewable NZ electricity sector are priorities with evolving changes that are challenging and disrupting both the traditional electricity value chain and economic models for centralised generation, transmission and distribution of electricity.Job DescriptionWhat you'll be doingAs a Senior Wholesale Commercial Analyst you will work in conjunction with the rest of the Wholesale Development team to support future improvement and risk management focused activity across the business unit.A key component of the Wholesale businesses value chain is Market Settlements function. Your role will provide value by delivering accurate and timely processing of wholesale transactions through appropriate systems together with ongoing monitoring of wholesale customer exposures. Delivery of these activities provides comfort to the Wholesale Markets team that they have accurate positions to trade to on the wholesale market to manage risk and maximise value.Other accountabilities include:Maintain processes, data and manage settlement for all Wholesale operations.Support delivery of Meridian's disclosure obligations.Monitor and report daily and forward settlement positions.Manage and report prudential obligations under the Code.Ensure commodity contract clauses are monitored, calculated and amended as appropriate and take the lead for advising internal and external customers.What you'll bringOur ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in business, commercial, information or related disciplines, as well as having strong quality control, and being customer focused, highly organised and detailed oriented.We're looking for a process oriented person, with the ability to think critically and creatively about ways to improve.Other skills and experience includes:High level of analytical and problem solving ability.Strong interpersonal skills.Expert communication and collaboration.Curiosity to learn and desire to innovate.High level of computer literacy including financial management systems, the ability to query data warehouse, Oracle system experience, Excel (Macro level) and database development / data modelling skills.Experience within the electricity markets, financial markets, settlement operations or similar an advantage.Why Meridian?At Meridian, we value all people. We embrace different ways of thinking, living, and working, because we believe diversity benefits us all. It makes our capabilities even stronger. We encourage all our people to feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work and we're proud to have a diverse and inclusive workplace. So, no matter who you are, you'll find it a great place to work.We value and live by three 'How to Be's': 'be gutsy', working together by 'being in the waka' and doing the right thing by 'being a good human'. We work hard and value the importance of connection and fun, whether this be through daily quizzes, morning teas, birthday, and cultural celebrations both in person and virtually!Sustainability sits firmly in our DNA both socially and environmentally. We proudly support KidsCan and the Kakapo Recovery and work side-by-side with our generation communities to empower and support projects where needed. There are many opportunities to volunteer to any of our partnerships throughout the year.What we can offer you!We value work/life balance so our WFH and flexible work options (where possible) make things easier for you and your whanau. We also offer:an attractive and competitive salary package that's reviewed annually, performance-incentive plus discounts from a number of partnerships.Southern Cross Healthcare - Wellbeing one insurance, funded scheme for eligible employees to give you that extra peace of mind.enhanced leave provisions: three company paid days (over the holiday period), enhanced parental leave and options to buy up to 12 days additional leave.life, trauma and income protection insurance (which we hope you won't need!).enhanced KiwiSaver contributions.access to the Meridian employee share scheme.excellent learning and development opportunities, we want you to be the best version of yourself and will help you get there!award winning wellbeing programme that provides support whenever and wherever you need it.employee discounts off your power with Meridian, every bit counts.a one-off $400 payment to support your work from home set-up (if needed).All in all, we're an awesome place to work. If this sounds like you and you want to bring your energy and use your power to make a difference (pun intended), then apply today and tell us why!To view the full Position Description please Click Here – we're not necessarily looking for someone who ticks all the boxes (an elusive unicorn), so if you think you have what it takes but don't meet every requirement in the PD, we strongly encourage you to apply!If you have any general enquiries please contact (emailprotected) and one of our team will get back to you. We're committed to becoming more accessible and providing support if needed, please get in touch via email or phone if there are any parts of our process you would like assistance with (process found here meridianenergy.co.nz/careers), we're more than happy to help.Advertising closes on 11th August 2024 (please note this is subject to change).
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