ED of Quantitative Research

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quant with expertise in energy markets to enhance trading strategies. In this pivotal front-office role, you will develop and refine models that inform trading and risk decisions across power and gas sectors. Your proficiency in Python or C++ will be crucial as you create innovative tools that integrate with trading platforms. Collaborating closely with traders and commercial teams, you will troubleshoot existing frameworks while contributing to the core quant systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic trading environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in derivatives modelling and risk methodologies.
• Fluency in Python or C++ in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Build and evolve models for pricing and risk management on energy trades.
• Develop tools in Python/C++ for trading and risk platforms.

Skills

Derivatives Modelling

Risk Methodologies

Python

C++

Strong Communication

Commercial Mindset

Tools

Trading Platforms

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Senior Quant – Commodities (Energy Focus)

We’re partnering with a major player in the trading space to find a senior-level quant with deep expertise in energy markets. This is a front-office role, building models and tools that drive trading and risk decisions across power, gas, and related products.

Your impact:

1. Build and evolve models used to price and manage risk on energy trades
2. Develop tools in Python/C++ that feed into trading and risk platforms
3. Act as a key partner to traders and commercial teams
4. Troubleshoot existing frameworks and contribute to core quant systems

You bring:

1. Proven experience in derivatives modelling and risk methodologies
2. Fluency in Python or C++ in a production setting
3. Strong communication and a commercial mindset

Nice to have:

• Experience in commodities trading, especially power/gas
• Knowledge of both financial and physical energy products