Strategy & Market Analysis Manager

Join a team that’s All Kinds of Useful At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline – it’s how we approach work every day. We thrive on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award‑winning internet and leading Australia’s energy transition, we create purpose‑driven change. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey. About the role Join Origin’s innovative start‑up venture, Kinergy, as the Strategy & Market Analysis Manager. In this role you will drive international growth by identifying market opportunities and enhancing our market‑leading platform for new regions. We need a strategic and analytical market specialist who can unlock value at an international scale. Your analysis will influence Origin’s global expansion. You’ll work alongside our Head of Commercial Strategy and Client Solutions, blending market intelligence, commercial acumen and technical expertise to deliver tangible results and impact. In this role, you will: Critically assess and identify existing and emerging value pools, revenue streams and participation rules across global energy markets, leading engagement with internal and external stakeholders where necessary Evaluate regulatory requirements, estimate commercial opportunity, technical readiness and provide recommendations on target markets Translate settlement rules, dispatch logic and qualification criteria into clear requirements for our optimisation engine and trading algorithms Monitor international policy and market developments, distil insights, and influence strategic decisions Develop and present market insights, investment cases and commercial structures for senior leaders and international clients Work closely with engineering, product and delivery teams to turn analysis into operational reality About you Your enthusiasm will lie in enhancing value for Kinergy clients within global energy markets. You will bring demonstrated experience in energy markets, flexibility, wholesale trading, global markets or VPPs, along with strong analytical skills and the ability to work with large data sets. You will also have: A tertiary qualification in Commerce, Economics, Business or Engineering Deep understanding of electricity market design and flexibility mechanisms Ability to turn complex concepts into simple, actionable strategic insights Confident communicator across technical, commercial and executive audiences Comfortable with ambiguity; proactive, innovative and commercially minded Ability to be a self‑starter and independently solve complicated problems Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Willingness to work within client timezones and travel internationally as needed. Global utility experience or knowledge in international energy markets (desirable) Proficiency in more than one language (desirable) So why join us? 20 weeks of paid leave for primary carers with flexible return options Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth Enjoy a central CBD location with easy access to parking and public transport Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community Get discounted electricity, gas and internet as an Origin employee Explore unique and cost‑effective employee EV Car subscriptions Origin – Where good change happens At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change. We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender‑equitable workforce where everyone is welcome and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender‑diverse. Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing. Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted. Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the country across Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future. #J-18808-Ljbffr