Quantitative Analyst/Researcher - Energy Trading Firm - UK Remote, Doha Qatar Travel

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Ashton-under-Lyne; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Quantitative Analyst/Researcher to enhance their team. This exciting role focuses on energy commodities trading and quantitative modelling, offering opportunities to work on innovative projects and contribute to pricing complex options. The position requires strong coding skills in languages like Python, C#, or C++, and a solid understanding of financial markets and risk management. If you're ready for a challenging role that involves significant travel and the chance to make a real impact in the field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive expertise in energy commodities trading and quantitative modelling.
• Advanced academic background in a quantitative discipline.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects, pricing complex option structures.
• Build robust models to drive analytical excellence.

Skills

Quantitative Analysis

Energy Commodities Trading

Quantitative Modelling

Python

C#

C++

Statistical Analysis

Data Interpretation

Education

Advanced Degree in Quantitative Discipline

Tools

Monte Carlo Simulation Tools

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Job Description

Role Summary

Aubay UK is seeking an experienced Quantitative Analyst/Researcher to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in energy commodities trading and quantitative modelling, paired with an advanced academic background in a quantitative discipline. This role involves contributing to cutting-edge projects, pricing complex option structures, and building robust models to drive analytical excellence within our front office. This role involves significant travel to Doha, Qatar (up to 2 weeks at a time every 1-2 months). Further details regarding travel requirements will be discussed during the interview process.

Required Skills and Experience

1. Previous work experience working as a quant in an energy commodity trading organisation
2. Experience in modelling spot/forward price processes, building Monte Carlo simulation tools, multifactor models, gas storage models, and commodity option pricing (spread and exotic), modelling stochastic volatility and correlation in commodity prices.
3. Expert-level coding skills in a language such as Python, C#, or C++

Desired Skills and Experience

1. Proficiency in programming (Python, C++, etc.) and data analysis tools
2. Strong understanding of financial markets, trading strategies, and risk management
3. Experience with statistical analysis and data interpretation