Quantitative Researcher (Japan Power)

Qube Research & Technologies; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Qube Research & Technologies is seeking a power trading focused analyst to support the Japan and APAC trading desk. You will develop forecasting models and tools to inform trading decisions and deepen understanding of market dynamics.

The role requires deep knowledge of Japan power markets, familiarity with gas fundamentals, and programming skills in Python, R, Matlab, C++, or C#. You will collaborate with colleagues and external partners in an autonomous yet collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of power trading or analytical experience focused on Japan Power
• Deep knowledge of Japanese energy markets and gas fundamentals
• Experience with renewables is a plus
• Coding skills in Python, R, Matlab and/or C++, C#
• Strong statistical modeling and research background a plus
• Ability to work autonomously within a collaborative team

Responsibilities

• Support the Japan and APAC Power trading desk with forecasting models and tools
• Model supply/demand and price characteristics of Japan Power markets
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive trading insights
• Operate with autonomy within a collegial, data-driven environment

Skills

Power trading experience (Japan)

Energy markets (Japan)

Programming (Python/R/Matlab/C/C++)

Statistical modeling

Research background

Autonomy

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

Your present skillset

• 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 balanc