EY Parthenon - Senior Consultant - ROAM Markets Research

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The opportunity

 

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

 

Climate change is driving an unprecedented transformation in the global energy sector. The energy industry is transitioning to a low carbon, decentralised future, facing a wide range of engineering and economic challenges along the way. Do you want to be part of this journey in our growing team?

 

EY-ROAM is a leading provider of electricity market modelling services in Australia and New Zealand. Our role in the energy industry is to provide evidence-based insights, enabling our clients to make informed decisions amidst uncertainty and change.

 

We have developed software that can be used to model any electricity market or power system and has been used to model power systems and electricity markets in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, India, Mexico and Africa. Our clients span the energy value chain including renewable energy and storage developers, energy sector investors, transmission and distribution network service providers, retailers, regulators and governments. Our market models use a physics first approach where representation of the transmission network is key.

 

This is a hybrid position based in Warrang – Sydney or Meanjin – Brisbane.

 

Your key responsibilities

 

Due to growing demand for our services we are looking for candidates with 2-3 years of NEM market analysis experience to join our team in Sydney or Brisbane as a Senior Consultant.

 

You will lead the Markets Research within the NEM Reference Case team at EY-ROAM. The Reference Case team is responsible for developing our 20-year central market forecast that is used to supporting advisory and transaction engagements. The Markets Research Lead role will work with a team responsible for:

 

• Contributing to the selection or development of long-term assumption data on the drivers of the NEM including electricity demand, coal retirement dates, hydrogen production, data centre development, and examination of potential new entrant generator and storage Projects.
• Reviewing historical NEM market information to understand existing behaviours and trends across regional prices and generator behaviour.
• Creation of half-hourly data for renewable assets, domestic storage , Electric Vehicles, and underlying electricity demand.

In parallel with the Reference Case development and market-based research, you will also have the opportunity to target your learning and development towards key areas of interest.

 

Skills and attributes for success 

 

We are seeking candidates that possess some or all of the following attributes:

 

• Relevant tertiary education in a discipline such as engineering, mathematics, economics, physics, or computer science,
• High numeracy levels with demonstrated experience in manipulating and analysing large data sets efficiently and with the ability to deal with ambiguities within data,
• High computer literacy. Currently, we use Excel, Microsoft VBA, Matlab, SQL and Python. We will provide time and training if you can demonstrate your willingness and ability to learn a new programming language,
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, and
• Strong communication skills with the ability to successfully convey meaningful insights to clients and colleagues.
• The ability to employ best practice in data visualisation for both analysis and presentation

 

What we offer you

 

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026.Learn more. 

 

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 

• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.  

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits      

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience. 

 

Acknowledgement of Country 

 

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous 

 

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

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