Energy Forecasting & Quantitative Analyst

Drax; Colchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Private Healthcare

SAYE Sharesave

Personal accident cover

Group pension (up to 10%)

Holiday 25 days + bank holidays

Professional body membership

Job summary

Drax in Ipswich/London is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join the Forecasting & Hedging Team and help shape energy trading decisions.

You will develop forecasting models for import/export portfolios, apply statistical and ML techniques, and deliver automated reporting with Python, SQL and Power BI.

Candidates should have a numerate degree and at least two years’ relevant experience, with strong analytical and communication skills to work across teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Economics or another numerate discipline.
• At least two years' experience in an analytical or energy industry role; familiarity with Python & SQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance forecasting models across import/export portfolios.
• Research, evaluate and implement statistical, ML and optimisation techniques to improve forecast accuracy and commercial value.
• Lead peer reviews of code, model changes and analytical methodologies.

Skills

Strong quantitative skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Mathematics / Statistics / Engineering / Physics / Economics degree

Tools

Power BI

Python

SQL

Job description

Drax in Ipswich/London is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join the Forecasting & Hedging Team and help shape energy trading decisions.

You will develop forecasting models for import/export portfolios, apply statistical and ML techniques, and deliver automated reporting with Python, SQL and Power BI.

Candidates should have a numerate degree and at least two years’ relevant experience, with strong analytical and communication skills to work across teams.