Quantitative Researcher

Qube Research & Technologies; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is seeking a skilled analyst to support the Japan and broader APAC Power trading desk. The role emphasizes forecasting models, tools, and robust quantitative insights to inform trading decisions.

You will bring 3+ years in power trading or analysis focused on Japan, with deep market knowledge and programming ability in Python, R, Matlab, C++, or C#. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is essential, and renewables experience is welcomed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a power trading or analyst role focused on Japan Power.
• Deep understanding of Japanese energy markets and gas fundamentals.
• Experience with forecasting models and statistics.
• Publications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support APAC Power trading desk with forecasting models and tools.
• Develop modelling approaches to inform trading decisions.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across regions.

Skills

Power trading

Japan markets

Forecasting

Statistics

Tools

Python

R

Matlab

C++

C#

Job description

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology and trading expertise has shaped QRT’s collaborative mindset which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.

Your future role within QRT

• To support the Japan and broader APAC Power trading desk. The incumbent will have a pivotal role in developing forecasting models and tools to support trading decisions
• The candidate will have a deep understanding of Japan Power markets and the ability to model supply/demand and price characteristics
• A very collaborative approach towards internal and external stakeholders is expected
• 3yrs+ experience in a power trading or analyst role focused on Japan Power
• Deep understanding of Japanese energy markets is required, including knowledge of natural gas fundamentals
• Renewables experience would also be welcomed
• Coding skills required in at least one leading programming language (Python, R, Matlab and / or C++, C#)
• Experience in fundamental and statistical model building combined with good knowledge of statistics
• Research background with publications preferred
• Capacity to work with autonomy within a collegial and collaborative environment

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.