Quantitative Developer/Analyst, Weather & Energy - Hybrid (80-100% working degree)

Swiss Re; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is looking for a professional to support its international Weather & Energy Markets department. The role involves developing IT infrastructure for derivative contracts and working with various internal teams to deliver projects. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, programming expertise in Python, R, or C++, and a Master’s degree in a relevant field. This position offers a hybrid work model supporting personal development and contributions to innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in data, computing, engineering, mathematics, or economics.
• 3+ years of experience in object-oriented programming.
• Experience in database development and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain IT infrastructure and processes for derivative contracts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for project ownership and deliverables.
• Participate in portfolio steering, product development, and KPI tracking.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Collaboration

Data analysis

Programming in Python

Programming in R

Programming in C++

Database development

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in quantitative science

Tools

SQL (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server)

Excel

AWS

Azure

Job description

Location:

London, GB

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office three days per week.

About the role

In this role, you will support the international Weather & Energy Markets department of Swiss Re and be part of the Business Intelligence & Analytics team. You will work closely with the Origination and Underwriting teams on tailor-made derivative contracts for institutional investors seeking to hedge against weather and commodity price risks.

Your responsibilities include developing and maintaining our IT infrastructure and processes for pricing, booking, and valuing derivative contracts. You will also participate in various projects related to portfolio steering, product development, reporting, KPI tracking, risk reviews, and governance. This involves collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, develop solutions, provide ad hoc services, and take ownership of projects and deliverables.

About the Team

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is a leading player in the global Weather, Energy, Commodity, and Power Plant risk transfer markets. We offer a wide range of climate, power, natural gas, and power plant outage risk solutions in insurance and capital markets.

Our clients include power and gas utilities, retailers, independent power producers, renewables, banks, and other energy sectors.

About you

• Master's degree in a quantitative science (data, computer, engineering, mathematics including statistics, economics)
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and interest in learning new techniques, including personal development
• At least 3 years of object-oriented programming experience in Python, R, or C++
• Professional experience in database development using SQL (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server)
• Experience working in Windows and Linux/Unix environments, including shell scripting and PowerShell
• Proficiency in Excel
• Excellent communication skills in English and ability to collaborate independently with internal clients
• Strong desire to work in virtual, multi-national, multi-cultural, cross-company, and cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with financial market products and some knowledge of the insurance/reinsurance industries
• Experience with statistical analysis and processing large datasets

Additional skills that are a plus:

• Experience with Cloud environments like AWS or Azure
• Knowledge of weather and energy commodity markets, power and gas trading, and data analysis

About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions

Swiss Re is a leading global provider of reinsurance, insurance, and risk transfer solutions, managing risks from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions offers innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from approximately 50 locations worldwide, helping clients mitigate risk exposure with industry-leading claims services.

We value an inclusive culture that encourages diverse perspectives and innovative thinking. We promote equal opportunities for all employees to thrive and develop professionally, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skills, thoughts, or other characteristics. Our environment supports authenticity and sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to work after a career break, we welcome your application for suitable roles.

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