Quant Analyst - Energy Sector

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm is seeking a Quant Analyst for their expanding commodities team, focusing on the European Energy sector. The ideal candidate will design models for pricing and risk assessment, requiring advanced academic qualifications and programming expertise in Python and C. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with traders and improve existing models.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of power and gas markets is essential.
• Strong academic background with an advanced degree required.
• Hands-on experience in a front-office trading environment needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mathematical modeling

Computational efficiency

Market analysis

Python

C

Education

MS, PhD, or equivalent

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Quant Analyst - Energy Sector, leeds, west yorkshire

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Client:

Anson McCade

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, 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.