Quant Analyst - Energy Sector

JR United Kingdom; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm is seeking a Quant Analyst to join their expanding commodities team focused on the European Energy sector. The successful candidate will design sophisticated models for pricing and risk assessment, integrate these into trading systems, and collaborate closely with trading teams. An advanced degree and in-depth knowledge of market complexities are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a front-office trading environment.
• Expertise in pricing derivatives and applying hedging strategies.

Responsibilities

• Designing and integrating models for pricing and risk in the energy sector.
• Maintaining and improving existing financial models for optimization.

Skills

Knowledge of power and gas markets

Mathematical modeling

Programming in Python

Programming in C

Education

Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or equivalent)

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Quant Analyst - Energy Sector, worcester

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Client:

Anson McCade

Location:

worcester, 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.