Job description

Requisition ID:  719582

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. 

Are you a Business Analyst with a desire to work as part of a team enabling the transition to net zero?

About EY-ROAM

EY-ROAM is a leading provider of electricity market modelling services in Australia. Demand for our services in Australia has grown exponentially over the last five years and the unprecedented transformation occurring in the energy sector globally means we’re also receiving increasing interesting from government entities and businesses in other countries in our ability to model additional markets.

Our ability to serve our clients is underpinned by the models, software and ecosystem of data processing tools we have developed internally.

Our role in the energy industry is to provide evidence-based insights, enabling our clients to make informed decisions amidst uncertainty and change. Our clients span the full spectrum of the electricity supply chain including renewable generation developers, energy sector investors, transmission and distribution network service providers, retailers, regulators and government departments.

About the opportunity

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Business Analyst to join the EY‑ROAM team in Brisbane, Sydney or Perth.

You will be expected to guide the continuous improvement of our software tools and electricity market data sets. You will take the initiative on a range of crucial software and IT innovation programmes to help ensure we retain and extend our market leading status.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability team effectively with client facing team members and developers, be comfortable working in a fast-paced consulting environment, be well organised and have the ability to manage competing priorities. The ideal candidate will also be able to demonstrate creative problem solving skills, high quality analytical skills and be prepared to rapidly expand their understanding of modelling energy markets.

In parallel, you will have the opportunity to target your learning and development towards key areas of interest.

Required skills and attributes for success

Relevant tertiary education in information systems, information technology, business administration, business analytics, software engineering, computer engineering, computer science, data science or a similar discipline. Additional qualifications in the fields of power systems and electricity markets would be an advantage, but not a requirement.

Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to successfully identify and translate the requirements of internal stakeholders into mature, efficient, serviceable and scalable software tools.

Demonstrated ability to document business requirements, technical requirements, functional specifications, and business processes.

2 to 5 years of relevant experience

Desirable skills and attributes for success

Demonstrated understanding of software development principles.

Demonstrated ability to improve data management and data analytics processes.

Experience with database server management and data structure design.

Broad experience with a range of software programs and programming languages such as SQL, Python, Excel, Microsoft VBA, Matlab, C, Java, PHP, HTML, PowerBI, Azure, Web API, Angular or similar would be considered advantageous but is not required

High level numeracy skills with demonstrated experience in manipulating, querying, investigating and analysing large data sets efficiently in order to finding meaning and develop compelling data visualisations.

An understanding of, or willingness to learn about the structure, key drivers and rules relevant to electricity market operations and planning.

What we offer

Personalised career development including coaching, experiences and formal learning so you’ll develop the mindset and skills you’ll need to thrive in the future.

The opportunity to expand your skillset and experience in the areas of consulting

We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

At EY, you’ll be rewarded and recognised based on your performance and our comprehensive package can be tailored to your individual needs.

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application or via phone (+61 3 8650 7788, option 4).

We understand the importance of social distancing at this time so our recruitment and onboarding process may be managed virtually so we can continue to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of EY people, clients, guests and the broader public.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

EY | Building a better working world 

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.  

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.  

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

The preferred applicant will be subject to employment screening by EY or by their external third-party provider.