Short-Term Power Trading Quant — Algorithmic Trader

Centrica plc; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrica Energy is seeking a Quant Trader to join its Algorithmic Trading team in Denmark. You will work on data exploration, backtesting, deployment and monitoring of trading strategies across Europe and North America.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree or higher in mathematics or physics, with a passion for data science and trading, and strong Python or R skills. Danish location options include Copenhagen or Aalborg.

Qualifications

• A few years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree or higher in mathematics, physics, or a closely related field.
• Strong interest in trading and a commercial mindset.
• Experience with Python or R and data-driven modelling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, development and validation of trading strategies in short-term power markets across Europe and North America.
• Collaborate with the team to invent new algo trading concepts and refine trading ideas.
• Develop and maintain tools used by algorithmic trading operations.
• Monitor and maintain live trading strategies.

Skills

Python

R

Data science

Quant modelling

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree or higher in Mathematics/Physics or closely related field

Job description

Centrica Energy is seeking a Quant Trader to join its Algorithmic Trading team in Denmark. You will work on data exploration, backtesting, deployment and monitoring of trading strategies across Europe and North America.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree or higher in mathematics or physics, with a passion for data science and trading, and strong Python or R skills. Danish location options include Copenhagen or Aalborg.