Quantitative Analyst – GB/EU Power

Location London
Contact name: Charlie Nott

Contact email: c.nott@mintselection.com
Published: about 23 hours ago

Quantitative Analyst – GB/EU Power

Introduction:
Mint Selection is partnered with a European energy trading leader. They are seeking an experienced Quantitative Analyst to join their trading business focused on building out quantitative market models, portfolio and pricing tools and systematic trading strategies.

The role:
As a member of the quant function, you will collaborate closely with the front office teams developing and delivering sophisticated market and data analytics, pricing, risk and forecasting models, in-house analytics tools and contributing to portfolio and risk analysis.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement quantitative models for pricing, risk, S&D and market forecasts

  • Deploy machine learning, data tools, advanced mathematics and statistical techniques to identify market trends, opportunities, optimisation projects and risks

  • Collaborate with traders, risk managers, and technology teams to enhance and automate trading strategies

  • Participate in the development and enhancement of trading strategies.

  • Develop in-house tools and techniques for data visualization, analysis, testing and forecasting

  • Provide quantitative insights and recommendations to senior management to support strategic decision-making.

About you:

  • You should have a track record in quantitative analysis applied to the energy sector, coupled with a commercial and entrepreneurial mindset

  • Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics or similar, advanced degree is preferred

  • Experience in energy trading, commodities or financial services

  • Demonstrable experience working with Python and libraries (numpy, pandas etc), SQL, Rest-API, R, VBA

  • Exposure or knowledge of portfolio management and risk

  • Excellence in converting and communicating mathematical and theoretical information into clear and concise information

  • Strong communication, both verbal and written

Mint Selection is a trusted Clean Energy Recruitment Specialist with an extensive network and deep sector knowledge. We are an independent who support our clients and candidates through the full life cycle of Energy project, development, build, finance, and operations. We’re known for building high performance teams that cover analyst to senior leadership, executive and Director level appointments.

Our recruitment strengths lie within the clean energy market, providing the latest energy jobs in; Renewable Energy (Wind Power, Solar PV, Wave & Tidal, Hydro, Biomass, Waste-to-energy, Geothermal, CHP), Battery Energy Storage, Fast Response, Hydrogen Production & Storage, Cleantech, Demand Response / Flexibility, Transmission & Distribution, Electric Vehicles and Vehicle Infrastructure.

Core areas we support include Renewable Energy Investment Management, Energy Project Finance, Structured Finance, M&A, Renewable Energy Project Development, Construction, Operations, Engineering, Commercial Management, Procurement, Asset Management, Portfolio Performance, Risk Management, Trading & Optimisation, Quantitative Analytics and Data Science.

We enjoy a diverse client-base including; Private Equity Investors, Project Developers, Independent Power Producers, Institutional Investors, Banks/Lenders, Utilities, Energy Conglomerates, Equipment Manufacturers, EPC Contractors and advisory businesses that work throughout the United Kingdom and European Union, in particular, England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Spain, France, Poland and the Netherlands.