Quantitative Analyst (BESS)

The Human Capital Company; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy business in London is seeking a skilled Quantitative Analyst to help drive innovation in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role offers the chance to develop trading strategies and analytical tools in support of the UK's energy transition. Ideal candidates will have strong Python skills, familiarity with power markets, and a quantitative degree. Join us for an opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy sector with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills with experience building analytics or trading tools.
• Ability to handle large datasets and extract actionable insights.
• Familiarity with UK power and battery storage markets is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test trading strategies for UK power markets.
• Build forecasting tools and market models to support operations.
• Analyse data to optimise performance and identify revenue opportunities.
• Contribute to live trading activities and deliver market insights.

Skills

Strong Python skills

Data analysis

Market insights

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Degree in a quantitative or technical field

Job description

Quantitative Analyst – Battery Energy Storage (BESS)

London | Hybrid | Competitive package

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Quantitative Analyst to join a rapidly growing energy business investing heavily in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

This is your chance to play a pivotal role in the UK’s energy transition. You’ll be part of a new team preparing for the launch of one of the country’s largest grid-scale batteries, while supporting trading on an existing portfolio.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and test trading strategies for UK power markets (day-ahead, intraday, balancing).
• Build forecasting tools and market models to support 24/7 operations.
• Analyse data to optimise performance and identify new revenue opportunities.
• Contribute to live trading activities and deliver market insights.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong Python skills with experience building analytics or trading tools.
• Ability to handle large datasets and extract actionable insights.
• Familiarity with UK power and battery storage markets (advantageous).
• Analytical thinker, problem solver, and clear communicator.
• Degree in a quantitative or technical field.

If you’re looking to apply your quantitative skills at the cutting edge of energy and make a real impact on the transition to net zero — we’d love to hear from you.