Quant Analyst

Bio-Energy Systems Chile; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join their dynamic team in London. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing pricing models and providing quant support for trading desks in the Gas and Power markets. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with various teams to enhance analytics and modeling capabilities, ensuring effective decision-making and driving profitability. If you have a proactive mindset and a strong background in quantitative analysis, this role could be your next exciting challenge.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Industry-leading development programs

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Opportunities for innovation and sustainability

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in quantitative roles within Gas and Power markets.
• Strong market knowledge with the ability to identify commercial opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop pricing models and support automation in trading processes.
• Provide quant support for trading desks and create bespoke quant models.

Skills

Quantitative Analysis

Gas and Power Market Knowledge

Portfolio Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Automation Solutions

Bespoke Model Development

Education

Degree in Finance, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Quant Library

Valuation Engines

Job description

Where you fit in

Shell Trading integrates a worldwide trading network with a comprehensive global portfolio in crude oil, refined products, natural gas, electrical power, and chemicals. It has major locations in London, Houston, Calgary, Singapore, Dubai, Rotterdam, and Barbados. Shell Trading is one of the world’s largest energy traders and a key segment of the Royal Dutch/Shell portfolio.

Shell Energy Europe & Africa (SE-EA) sells and actively trades energy-related products and services associated with European natural gas, power, and environmental products. Created in 2009 through the combination of Shell’s marketing and trading companies in Europe, SE-EA is part of Shell Energy, the commercial core of the Integrated Gas Business, aligning all energy trading activities globally.

SE-EA focuses on European gas and power markets and the global emissions market. Operating in a highly dynamic environment, SE-EA continuously seeks new CVPs for its suppliers and customers to grow its portfolio. This role is based in London and will be part of the European Gas and Power commercial team.

This position involves close collaboration with the Gas and Power Trading, Structuring, and Business Development teams to handle physical and financial structured products.

What’s the role?

The primary responsibilities of the Quantitative Analyst include:

• Develop pricing models, support automation in the Gas and Power trading, business development, and origination processes, considering the entire deal lifecycle.
• Provide quant support for trading desks, including analytics, pricing, trading, and hedging decisions, as well as UI/dashboard development for BAU activities.
• Create bespoke quant models and methodologies for trading and build foundational model components.
• Standardize and refactor models into the Quant Library for deployment across SE-EA and Ada++ valuation engines.
• Document mature models for internal validation processes.
• Develop tactical and strategic solutions for real-time power and gas position management and pricing.
• Contribute to understanding market opportunities, trends, and value potential.
• Understand the deal funnel to prioritize new opportunities in gas and power trading.
• Share learnings internally and externally to improve decision-making.
• Partner with IT and Commercial teams to implement new IT solutions and enhancements.
• Ensure governance and aim for automation in delivery processes.

This role reports to the Trading Quant Lead and aims to enhance analytics and modeling capabilities within the SE-EA Gas and Power portfolio, supporting growth and profitability.

The successful candidate will act as a key link between trading and business development teams, understanding the trade lifecycle and market dynamics to support structured, retail, and imbalance products.

What we need from you

We seek candidates with:

• Extensive experience in commercial or quantitative roles within the Gas and Power markets, with proven performance.
• Experience managing diverse Gas and Power asset portfolios, including optimization and trading across European markets.
• Strong market knowledge and the ability to quickly identify commercial opportunities and value drivers.
• A broad, agile, and precise thinking approach capable of building trust and credibility.
• Ability to swiftly act on opportunities under time pressure.
• Proactive mindset to propose improvements and drive change.
• Solid understanding of credit, market, and financial risk, and deal lifecycle.
• Experience in collaboration and stakeholder management, engaging with traders, origination, structuring, and business development teams.
• Language skills in Spanish, German, Dutch, or Italian are advantageous.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, even if they do not meet every listed requirement, as we value diversity and inclusion.

Flexible working

We support flexible working arrangements. Please specify your preferences in your application.

About Shell UK

Shell is a global energy company committed to providing cleaner energy solutions responsibly. Operating in over 70 countries, Shell aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, working with stakeholders to address emissions across sectors.

In 2022, Shell UK announced plans to invest heavily in low and zero-carbon energy projects, supporting UK energy transition and economic growth.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we offer industry-leading development programs. Shell is committed to innovation, sustainability, and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.