Quant Analyst - Energy Sector

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm seeks to expand its commodities teams focused on the European Energy sector. Candidates will design complex models for pricing and risk assessment while collaborating with trading and sales teams. A strong academic background and hands-on trading experience are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of power and gas markets.
• Proficiency in developing mathematical models.
• Experience in a front-office trading environment.

Responsibilities

• Designing models for pricing and risk assessment.
• Integrating models into internal frameworks and trading systems.
• Assisting teams in maintaining financial models.

Skills

Modeling

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Programming in Python

Programming in C

Education

Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or equivalent)

Job description

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We have partnered with a market leading financial firm that are looking to expand their commodities teams, with a focus on the European Energy sector.

Responsibilities:

• Designing sophisticated models for pricing and risk assessment tailored to the Energy sector.
• Integrating these models into internal quantitative frameworks and trading systems, ensuring thorough testing and comprehensive documentation.
• Assisting internal teams by maintaining and improving existing financial models, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing performance.
• Enhancing risk infrastructure to support traders in managing exposures, hedging positions, and analyzing market data.
• Collaborating closely with trading and sales teams to address challenges and explore new opportunities.

Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of power and gas markets
• A strong academic background with an advanced degree (MS, PhD, or equivalent)
• Proficiency in developing and implementing complex mathematical models with a focus on computational efficiency.
• Hands-on experience working in a front-office trading environment.
• Expertise in pricing derivatives and applying hedging strategies.
• Extensive programming experience in either Python and C

To hear more details please apply to this position or contact Ben Mortimore at Anson McCade.