Senior Associate

talisman; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talisman is seeking a Senior Associate to focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Modeling & Structuring within its quantitative analytics team in the United States. You will craft advanced models for dispatch optimization, forecasts across DA/RT/Ancillary Services, and structured product pricing.

Strong background in quantitative modeling, ML, and energy markets is required; advanced degrees preferred and experience with BESS/renewables is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quantitative modeling experience.
• Experience with optimization tools (Gurobi, CPLEX, PuLP, etc.).
• Machine learning/deep learning experience (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras).
• Knowledge of stochastic modeling and forecasting.
• Understanding of wholesale power markets (ERCOT, CAISO, or other ISOs).
• Experience with BESS, renewables, or conventional generation is highly preferred.

Skills

Quantitative modeling

Optimization

Machine learning

Stochastic modeling

Power market knowledge

BESS/renewables experience

Education

Master's or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

Gurobi

CPLEX

PuLP

Job description

I'm partnering with a leading energy company that's expanding its quantitative analytics team and is looking for a Senior Associate focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Modeling & Structuring.

This is an opportunity to build and enhance advanced quantitative models that support:

• Battery storage dispatch optimization
• Power market forecasting (DA, RT, Ancillary Services)
• Structured products pricing
• Renewable energy analytics
• Trading, origination, and asset management decisions

What they're looking for:

• 3+ years of quantitative modeling experience
• Experience with optimization tools (Gurobi, CPLEX, PuLP, etc.)
• Machine learning/deep learning experience (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras)
• Knowledge of stochastic modeling and forecasting
• Understanding of wholesale power markets (ERCOT, CAISO, or other ISOs)
• Experience with BESS, renewables, or conventional generation is highly preferred

Preferred:

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field