Lead Quantitative Developer

Selby Jennings; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Amsterdam is seeking a Lead Quantitative Trader to develop and execute systematic trading strategies across European power and energy markets. The role blends hands-on trading with leadership of a growing team of traders and quantitative professionals.

The ideal candidate has an exceptional track record in energy trading, deep quantitative methods, and proven experience building and mentoring high-performing teams in a fast-paced commercial setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and implementing systematic trading strategies.
• Proven record of leading trading teams.
• Strong quantitative and analytical background.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Dutch language skills preferred.
• Experience with energy commodities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quantitative traders and analysts.
• Design and enhance systematic trading strategies across power and energy markets.
• Identify new market opportunities through quantitative research.
• Oversee risk management and enforce trading limits.
• Collaborate with tech, data, and research teams to improve trading infra.
• Drive innovation in forecasting, modelling, and optimization.
• Support strategic decision-making and growth of trading business.

Skills

Quantitative trading

Team leadership

Energy markets

Data-driven strategies

Risk management

Education

Advanced degree in Mathematics/Physics/Engineering/Econometrics/CS

Job description

Lead Quantitative Trader (Power & Energy Markets)

Location

Netherlands (Hybrid)

Overview

An established proprietary energy trading firm is looking to hire a Lead Quantitative Trader to play a key role in the development and execution of systematic trading strategies across European power and energy markets. This position offers the opportunity to combine hands-on trading with leadership responsibilities, managing and mentoring a growing team of traders and quantitative professionals.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in energy trading, a deep understanding of quantitative methodologies, and experience leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Dutch language skills are strongly preferred due to the nature of market interactions and internal collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quantitative traders and analysts.


• Design, implement, and enhance systematic trading strategies across power and energy markets.


• Identify new market opportunities through quantitative research and advanced data analysis.


• Oversee risk management processes and ensure trading activities remain within defined limits.


• Collaborate with technology, data, and research teams to improve trading infrastructure and execution capabilities.


• Drive innovation in forecasting, modelling, and optimization techniques.


• Contribute to strategic decision-making and support the continued growth of the trading business.

Requirements

• Extensive experience trading European power, energy, or related commodity markets.


• Strong quantitative and analytical background with the ability to develop data-driven trading strategies.


• Proven experience managing, coaching, and building trading teams.


• Solid understanding of market fundamentals, risk management, and portfolio optimization.


• Experience working closely with developers, quantitative researchers, and data teams.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Dutch language proficiency preferred.

Desired Background

• Experience within proprietary trading, utilities, energy trading firms, or commodity-focused investment businesses.


• Knowledge of algorithmic or systematic trading approaches.


• Familiarity with electricity, gas, renewables, balancing markets, or related energy products.


• Advanced degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Econometrics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

• Opportunity to lead and influence a growing trading function.


• High degree of autonomy and impact on trading performance.


• Direct exposure to European energy markets and strategic decision-making.


• Collaborative environment where trading, technology, and quantitative research work closely together.


• Competitive compensation package with performance-driven incentives.