Portfolio Optimization Quant — Risk & Insight Analyst

Centalion; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Centalion is seeking a Quantitative Risk Analyst to join the Portfolio Optimization Team in Houston. You will develop models, analyze market data, and provide risk insights to guide trading and portfolio decisions.

Role focuses on risk valuation, curve construction, and collaboration with traders, IT, operations, and finance to strengthen data integrity and reporting. A quantitative background and energy market understanding are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, CS, Quantitative Finance, or related field.
• Typically 3–5 years of experience in quantitative analytics, risk management, or related role in commodity trading or financial trading.
• Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement quantitative risk models to measure, monitor, and evaluate trading exposures.
• Own key models, ensure accurate position valuation, considering maturity, seasonality, and market dynamics.
• Apply quantitative techniques and financial math to support risk management and decision-making.
• Analyze complex, structured transactions to provide insights to commercial stakeholders.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Risk management

Statistical modeling

Data analysis

Portfolio optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Advanced degree advantageous

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Excel

Job description

Centalion is seeking a Quantitative Risk Analyst to join the Portfolio Optimization Team in Houston. You will develop models, analyze market data, and provide risk insights to guide trading and portfolio decisions.

Role focuses on risk valuation, curve construction, and collaboration with traders, IT, operations, and finance to strengthen data integrity and reporting. A quantitative background and energy market understanding are essential.