Associate, Quantitative Power Analyst

Castleton Commodities International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, retirement and life insurance benefits

Employee assistance & wellness programs

Parental and family leave policies

Volunteer days for charities

Tuition assistance & reimbursement

Quarterly Innovation & Collaboration Awards

Employee discount program

Competitive paid time off

Continued learning opportunities

Job summary

Castleton Commodities International is hiring a Quantitative Power Analyst to analyze the US energy markets with a focus on Power, Natural Gas, and Renewables. This role will work closely with the trading teams to develop and maintain models crucial for energy trading activities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1-3 years of relevant analytical experience. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in an Analyst role covering North American financial markets, specifically US Power & Natural Gas.
• Ability to solve loosely defined complex problems with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and execute projects in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis of the Power, Natural Gas, and Renewable markets to support trading activities.
• Collaborate with other analysts and traders to identify market opportunities.
• Contribute to the design and improvement of supply and demand models and pricing models.

Skills

Statistics

Microeconomics

Python

MATLAB

SQL

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field

Job description

Castleton Commodities International is seeking a Quantitative Power Analyst to provide in-depth analysis of the US energy markets, with a specific focus on the US Power, Natural Gas, and Renewables sectors. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of US Power Strategy and work closely with the Head of US Gas & Power. This role involves creating and maintaining both new and existing fundamental supply and demand models, as well as pricing models, which will be presented in a usable format for the trading teams. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our US energy trading operations, with a potential pathway to risk taking.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis of the Power, Natural Gas, and Renewable markets to directly support trading activities.
• Report and communicate data to both research analysts and risk takers, exploring relationships between price and fundamentals.
• Contribute to the design, development, and continuous improvement of both fundamental supply and demand models and power pricing models that impact energy trading desk decisions.
• Support and enhance the analytical tools used by the power strategy team.
• Collaborate with other analysts and traders to identify market opportunities.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses for trade ideas and other projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of statistics and microeconomics.
• 1-3 years of experience in an Analyst role covering North American financial markets; experience in commodity markets, specifically US Power & Natural Gas required..
• Ability to solve loosely defined complex problems with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in a variety of programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, SQL) and experienced in programming within an organization with a strict version control culture.
• Strong knowledge of Excel.
• Demonstrated passion for markets, modeling, and the energy industry, with a dynamic approach to learning and expanding technical knowledge.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and execute projects in a team environment.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic and high-intensity environment including open-floor plan if applicable to the position, with timely responsiveness and the ability to work beyond normal business hours when required.

Employee Programs & Benefits

• Competitive comprehensive medical, dental, retirement and life insurance benefits
• Employee assistance & wellness programs
• Parental and family leave policies
• CCI in the Community: Each office has a Charity Committee and as a part of this program employees are allocated 2 days annually to volunteer at the selected charities.
• Charitable contribution match program
• Tuition assistance & reimbursement
• Quarterly Innovation & Collaboration Awards
• Employee discount program, including access to fitness facilities
• Competitive paid time off
• Continued learning opportunities