Lead Risk Manager - Quant Modelling & Data - Energy Markets

SSE plc; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discount

Gym membership discounts

Wellbeing benefits (online GP, 24/7 상담

Interest-free loans for tech/transport

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking an experienced Energy Markets Risk Manager (Quant Modelling and Data) to lead risk across its evolving energy portfolio. The role sits at the heart of the energy transition, influencing decision-making across renewable generation, thermal assets, and trading activities, combining modelling, data leadership, and commercial partnership to build robust risk frameworks.

You will lead a small team, develop and enhance quantitative market risk models, oversee data infrastructure and

Qualifications

• Strong experience developing quantitative risk models within energy, commodities, or financial markets.
• Deep understanding of power and gas markets.
• Advanced Python and data analysis capabilities; experience with SQL/PySpark/cloud platforms.
• Expertise in stochastic modelling, simulation methods, and time series analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and enhancement of quantitative market risk models, translating trading strategies into meaningful risk metrics, controls, and insights.
• Oversee and evolve risk data infrastructure and analytical pipelines, ensuring high-quality, timely, and scalable risk reporting across the business.
• Partner closely with Front Office and commercial teams to support new trading strategies, bespoke contracts, and emerging energy products.
• Manage and support a team of analysts, fostering collaboration, technical development, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate complex market risk concepts clearly and confidently to stakeholders across all levels, including senior leadership and risk committees.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

SQL

PySpark

Cloud platforms

Stochastic modelling

Time series analysis

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Tools

PySpark

SQL

Cloud platforms

Job description

SSE plc is seeking an experienced Energy Markets Risk Manager (Quant Modelling and Data) to lead risk across its evolving energy portfolio. The role sits at the heart of the energy transition, influencing decision-making across renewable generation, thermal assets, and trading activities, combining modelling, data leadership, and commercial partnership to build robust risk frameworks.

You will lead a small team, develop and enhance quantitative market risk models, oversee data infrastructure and