Quant Analyst - Energy Sector

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

Job summary

A leading financial firm is looking to expand its commodities team with a focus on the European Energy sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, in-depth knowledge of power and gas markets, and experience with programming in Python and C. Responsibilities include designing risk models, integrating them into trading systems, and enhancing the infrastructure to manage market exposures. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growth-driven team in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of power and gas markets is crucial.
• Strong academic background with an advanced degree is required.
• Extensive programming experience in Python and C is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design sophisticated models for pricing and risk assessment in the Energy sector.
• Integrate models into quantitative frameworks and trading systems.
• Enhance risk infrastructure to support traders in managing exposures.

Skills

Knowledge of power and gas markets

Advanced mathematical modeling

Python programming

C programming

Front-office trading experience

Pricing derivatives expertise

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.