Quant Analyst - Energy Sector

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

Job summary

A market-leading financial firm in Wakefield is seeking a Quant Analyst to enhance their commodities team focusing on the European energy sector. The role involves model design, risk assessment, and collaboration with trading teams, and requires advanced academic qualifications along with programming skills in Python and C.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Designing models for pricing and risk assessment.
• Integrating models into trading systems with thorough testing.
• Collaborating with teams to optimize financial models.

Skills

Knowledge of power and gas markets

Mathematical modeling

Programming in Python

Programming in C

Pricing derivatives

Hedging strategies

Education

Advanced degree (MS, PhD or equivalent)

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Quant Analyst - Energy Sector, wakefield

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Client:

Anson McCade

Location:

wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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.