Quant Analyst - Energy Sector

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading financial firm is seeking a Quant Analyst to enhance their commodities teams, focusing on the European Energy sector. The role involves developing advanced models for pricing and risk assessment, along with a strong emphasis on collaboration within trading environments and optimizing financial strategies.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of power and gas markets required.
• Expertise in developing complex mathematical models.
• Hands-on experience in front-office trading environments.

Responsibilities

• Design sophisticated models for pricing and risk assessment.
• Integrate models into internal frameworks and trading systems.
• Collaborate with trading and sales teams to explore new opportunities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Risk Management

Mathematical Modeling

Programming in Python

Programming in C

Education

Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or equivalent)

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Client:

Anson McCade

Location:

edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Quant Analyst - Energy Sector

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.