Energy Analyst

Talentedge; København; On-site; DKK 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentedge is seeking an Energy Analyst to join its Energy Operations team in Copenhagen. The role involves developing new trading strategies and maintaining algorithmic systems in a fast-paced environment.

You will work across the full algorithm lifecycle—from development and calibration to backtesting, implementation, validation and ongoing optimisation. Strong Python skills and a quantitative mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 2/3+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally within energy trading or financial markets.
• Strong Python skills are essential.
• Experience with quantitative or data-driven trading approaches.
• Structured and detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Developing and improving quantitative trading strategies.
• Supporting calibration, backtesting and live implementation of algorithms.
• Monitoring algorithm and system performance and identifying areas for optimisation.
• Reviewing trading positions and overall exposure, making adjustments where appropriate.
• Analyzing market and fundamental data to support trading decisions.
• Working with large datasets and applying analytical techniques to identify opportunities and risks.
• Collaborating closely with Quant, Technology and other teams across the business.
• Contributing to the smooth operation of the trading desk on a day-to-day basis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Independent worker

Education

Degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics or other quantitative discipline

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

We are supporting a growing energy trading business in Copenhagen in the search for an Energy Analyst to join its Energy Operations team.

The business operates a quantitative, technology-driven approach to trading, using market and fundamental data, machine learning and algorithmic strategies. The energy desk has been expanding over the past few years, creating an opportunity for an experienced analyst to take on a broad role across trading strategy development, algorithmic systems and day-to-day trading operations.

The Role

The position sits within a team responsible for developing new strategies and ensuring that trading algorithms and systems perform effectively in a live environment.

You will be involved across the full algorithm lifecycle, from initial development and calibration through to backtesting, implementation, validation, monitoring and ongoing optimisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and improving quantitative trading strategies
• Supporting calibration, backtesting and live implementation of algorithms
• Monitoring algorithm and system performance and identifying areas for optimisation
• Reviewing trading positions and overall exposure, making adjustments where appropriate
• Analysing market and fundamental data to support trading decisions
• Working with large datasets and applying analytical techniques to identify opportunities and risks
• Collaborating closely with Quant, Technology and other teams across the business
• Contributing to the smooth operation of the trading desk on a day-to-day basis

Skills and experience required:

• 2/3+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally within energy trading or financial markets
• Strong Python skills are essential
• Experience working with quantitative or data-driven trading approaches
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to work effectively with large datasets
• Degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics or another relevant quantitative discipline
• SQL experience would be advantageous
• Structured and detail-oriented, with a high level of accuracy
• Comfortable taking ownership and working independently
• Able to operate effectively in a fast-moving environment and move between different priorities