Senior Analyst (Quantitative)

Vattenfall; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 68.000 - 92.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading energy company is seeking a Senior Quantitative Analyst for its Hamburg office. This role involves developing optimisation and trading strategies in collaboration with the front office. Candidates should hold a STEM degree, have experience with Python models and cloud technologies, and possess strong analytical skills. The position promises an exciting work culture with a focus on personal development, flexible working conditions, and a strong commitment to diversity. Applications accepted until October 29, 2025.

Leistungen

30 days vacation

Flexible working hours

Health programs

Qualifikationen

• Solid mathematical background with experience in optimisation.
• Ability to work with sophisticated models and systems.
• Professional working proficiency in English necessary.

Aufgaben

• Develop and improve robust optimisation and algorithmic trading strategies.
• Implement models in cloud infrastructure and seek process improvement.
• Drive automation of dispatch and intraday trading decisions.

Kenntnisse

Python modelling

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Ausbildung

STEM degree

Tools

Git

Cloud technologies

Statically typed languages (e.g., Rust, C, C#, Java)

Apache Kafka

Jobbeschreibung

At Vattenfall we dont just do energy we exist to help our customers power their lives in ever climate smarter ways and free from fossil fuel within one generation. If you are looking for interesting challenges and the opportunity to be part of this change then join our diverse and talented team and make a difference.

Our Business Area (BA) Markets is looking for the right person to fill the position as

Senior Quantitative Analyst

for our office in Hamburg.

In close cooperation with front office you will develop new asset optimisation and power trading24 / 7 operations. By applying mathematical programming methods you will turn real-world business problems into robust quantitative models. This enables us to find the most profitable and reliable economic dispatch for our asset fleet.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop and improverobust optimisation and algorithmic trading strategies
• Implementationand operation of models in a cloud infrastructure and constant seeking opportunities to improve our processes
• Drivethe automation of both dispatch and intraday trading decisions and all the steps to execute them
• Find root causes of problems as they arise propose solutions and fix them
• ConsultFront Office and takein their feedback for continuous improvement
• Close collaboration with other team members in an international and agile setup

Qualifications

As a Senior Quantitative Analyst you have a solid mathematical background and are comfortable working with sophisticated models. As a natural communicator you have the willingness to have direct and frequent interaction with Power Traders and Dispatchers and you are enthusiastic about working closely with other members of your team sharing ideas and developing models together. You have a curious and analytical mind and enjoy innovating and taking own initiatives.

Qualifications and capabilities

• STEM degree
• Experience developing and operating Python models and systems
• Experience with Git CI / CD and cloud technologies
• Professional working proficiency in English

Exposure to the following would be advantageous

• Experience with a statically typed programming language e.g. Rust C C# Java
• Experience developing real-time systems and streaming technologies e.g. Apache Kafka
• Experience with mixed-integer linear programming models
• Understanding of the European power system and energy markets
• Understanding of market microstructure models

Additional Information

Benefits

Your development is a priority at Vattenfall BA Markets. Your professional journey will benefit from working in the exciting industry of energy trading and in interdisciplinary teams. To support your career we offer opportunities to grow through training job rotations talent programs and a working environment that stimulates learning.

Our work culture at Vattenfall is excellent. We have an open corporate culture with flat hierarchies. Modern and flexible working conditions including mobile work promote Germany our work week consists of 37.5 hours with in many cases the possibility to work part-time. Up to 49% of your working time can be mobile work and you are entitled to 30 days of vacation per year.

Yourhealth is important to us. We provide several health programs and support throughout potentially challenging life situations.

Your colleagues will be another highlight. We employ inspiring people with diverse backgrounds. Together with our culture and your tasks they form an interesting and fun place to work.

You can find our new state of the art office next to Elbbrücken.

More information

We welcome your application in English no later than October 29th 2025 . We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website.

For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our Recruiter Carina Böhle via mail

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender ethnicity age transgender identity or expression religion or other belief disability or sexual orientation.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party called DISA.In addition a certificate of good conduct (i.e. criminal record certificate) is required for certain positions.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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