James Rayner
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Accomplished Learning and Development Manager with a proven track record at Origin Energy, enhancing team capabilities and driving organisational development. Expert in commodity trading and adept at coaching, demonstrated through mentoring teams for optimal performance. Skilled in forecasting and decision-making, significantly contributing to team success and professional growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning and Development Manager
Origin Energy
08.2023 - Current
- Managed the educational program and ongoing professional development for the wholesale trading and pricing team.
- Led and mentored a fluctuating team of 5 to 11 trainees, guiding their skills enhancement and career progression.
- Spearheaded on-boarding for new hires, ensuring a smooth integration into the team and alignment with company culture and expectations.
Senior Energy Trader
Origin Energy
03.2017 - 08.2023
- Monitor and analyse real-time energy markets, executing trades to optimise asset value and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Collaborate with electricity team to manage physical power positions and ensure seamless energy delivery.
- Energy Trader (2019 to 2020), Energy Trading Analyst (2017-2019)
Platform Operations Analyst
Macquarie Bank
02.2016 - 02.2017
Ticketing Analyst
Shell Trading
12.2014 - 02.2016
Private Wealth Management Intern
Ameriprise Financial
06.2014 - 09.2014
Education
MBA - Finance
University of St Thomas
Houston, Texas12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
University of St.Thomas
Houston, Texas 12.2013
Skills
- Organizational Development
- Training delivery
- Commodity Trading
- Forecasting
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Coaching and Mentoring
Accomplishments
- Trained and Developed a team of 50+ employees, leading to improvement in soft skills, increase in overall employee engagement, and increase employee retention.
- Awarded College Scholarship for duel excellence in Academics and Sport.
- Helped integrate AI technologies into Origin's daily operations.
- Developed multiple new systems for the Origin Trading Team.
- Organised Origin's involvement in various Save The Box Foundation events.
Hobbies
- Sport: Golf, Gym, NFL
- Gaming
- Nature: Beach, Hikes
- Family
Affiliations
- The Lakes Golf Club
- Freemasons NSW & ACT
- Save the Box Foundation
References
- Available upon request
Timeline
Learning and Development Manager
Origin Energy
08.2023 - Current
Senior Energy Trader
Origin Energy
03.2017 - 08.2023
Platform Operations Analyst
Macquarie Bank
02.2016 - 02.2017
Ticketing Analyst
Shell Trading
12.2014 - 02.2016
Private Wealth Management Intern
Ameriprise Financial
06.2014 - 09.2014
MBA - Finance
University of St Thomas
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
University of St.Thomas
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