Senior Analyst, External Compliance Monitoring - Iso Rules

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta's interconnected power grid and also facilitate Alberta's competitive wholesale electricity market. The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results.

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, External Compliance Monitoring - ISO Rules and Load Settlement, we are looking for a Senior Analyst, External Compliance Monitoring - ISO Rules to join our collaborative team. As a senior member you will principally be responsible for monitoring and analyzing the compliance of market participants with ISO rules and certain Ancillary Service commitments, in accordance with the corresponding Compliance Monitoring Programs (CMP).

You will also be responsible for a variety of compliance monitoring related activities:

• Utilize and develop tools, analysis, visualizations and monitoring techniques to both enact the CMP, as well as increase efficacy.

• Partner with internal Subject Matter Experts to ensure ISO rules are appropriately monitored.

• Act as Compliance Monitoring lead in discussions and workgroups regarding ISO rule development, ISO rule application and market participant behavior;

This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary, and a variable pay program. We also have paid vacation and flex time, health and dental benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities as part of your overall compensation package.

You will enjoy working with us if:

• You flourish in a hybrid work environment, where the team is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are flexible for where you work best.

• You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals, and work and learn in a diverse atmosphere - our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

• You thrive in a dynamic environment, identifying changing priorities to help guide and lead change management within the team.

• You have a strong business acumen, combined with the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and constructive manner.

• You value professionalism and understand the importance of handling sensitive/confidential situations delicately.

• You have a passion for transforming data and analysis into insight and strategy.

Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

Monitoring:

• Perform monitoring and analysis, as well as providing insight and advice in the monitoring and analysis carried out by other team members, with respect to ISO rules.

• Mentor team members to ensure efficient, thorough, accurate and complete analysis as well as the creation of accurate, clear, and complete letters and documentation.

• Independently carry out research and analysis and document preparation in response to ad hoc requests on issues requiring a compliance monitoring perspective.

• Develop or refine new or existing Compliance Monitoring Programs, including preparation of supporting documentation, and execution of internal and external awareness.

• Develop, maintain, and refine and/or effectively utilize compliance monitoring tools (e.g., SQL queries, PowerBI reports and models, Excel/VB workbooks,). Provide training and documentation regarding development of new compliance monitoring tools.

• Lead specific projects as assigned; and

• Stand in for team leadership in internal or external discussions as required.

Internal/External Stakeholder Interactions:

• Develop and foster positive and cooperative working relationships with:

  • market participants through interactions regarding various compliance monitoring processes (including information requests, complaints, referrals, deliverance of compliance presentations),

  • the Market Surveillance Administrator through the execution of the CMP,

  • AESO teams through the reciprocal sharing of subject matter expertise.

  • Participate/Lead discussions with internal and external working groups.

  • Identify and address opportunities to raise the profile and understanding of the AESO's compliance monitoring function within the AESO and externally; and

  • Represent and acting as lead for Compliance Monitoring through participation in ISO rule and policy development.

Leadership Support:

• Provide ongoing support to team leadership as a technical expert.

• Represent Compliance Monitoring in internal or external discussions as required.

• Identify, escalate, and make recommendations regarding higher risk or potentially controversial actions/referrals to the Manager; and

• Execute other duties as assigned by the Manager.

What you'll bring to us:

• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in the electrical industry.

• Demonstrated extensive working knowledge, understanding of ISO rules and governing legislation.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the proven ability to review and draft written correspondence, as well as leading presentations and discussions.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large amounts of complex data, advanced software applications and execute basic software application queries.

• Experience programming, data modeling, and data visualization, including experience with Power BI, SQL, or Python is considered an asset.

• Ability to work with and lead discussions with internal and external stakeholders in a positive manner.

• Demonstrated ability to work at a professional level of responsibility, independently and within a team environment.

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, identify changing priorities, and guide or lead change management within the team.

• Demonstrated business acumen and proven professionalism to handle sensitive/confidential situations.

Application deadline: October 20, 2024

If you are contacted for a pre-screening and/or interview, please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to fully participate. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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