Quant Analyst - Energy Sector

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm is seeking a Quant Analyst focusing on the Energy sector in Oxford. The role involves designing models for pricing and risk assessment, integrating them into trading systems, and collaborating closely with trading teams. Candidates should have advanced degrees and significant quantitative skills, particularly in Python and C.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of power and gas markets required.
• Hands-on experience in a front-office trading environment prioritized.
• Expertise in pricing derivatives and hedging strategies necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design sophisticated models for pricing and risk assessment.
• Maintain and improve existing financial models and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with trading and sales teams on challenges and opportunities.

Skills

Knowledge of power markets

Knowledge of gas markets

Mathematical modeling

Computational efficiency

Python

C

Education

Advanced degree (MS, PhD or equivalent)

Job description

Quant Analyst - Energy Sector, Oxford district

Client:

Anson McCade

Location:

Oxford district, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

Virtual job fairs

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Quant Analyst - Energy Sector

We have partnered with a market-leading financial firm that is 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.
• 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.
• Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in developing and implementing complex mathematical models with a focus on computational efficiency.
• Hands-on experience in a front-office trading environment.
• Expertise in pricing derivatives and applying hedging strategies.
• Extensive programming experience in Python and C.

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

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom