A large-scale energy/utility provider with a strong power marketing function is seeking a Quantitative Analyst based in their Kansas City HQ or Topeka, KS office. The firm provides energy services to ~4.5 million customers across the mid-west. The company engages in energy trading to manage their energy portfolio, hedge against price volatility, and ensure a reliable supply of electricity for their customers.
This role reports directly to the firm's Senior Director in Risk Management & Strategy. They can hire across experience levels for this mandate (3-10 years' experience) and are targeting a candidate with strong quant modeling skills with knowledge in power markets.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Developing quantitative models and strategies in support of trading, risk, investments, and pricing
- Develop quantitative models and algorithms to analyze financial markets, assess risk, and optimize trading strategies
- Manage portfolio risk through building VaR and stress testing models
- Work directly with traders, portfolio managers, and other stakeholders
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years' experience as a quant analyst in a trading environment
- Programming skills in Python, R, MATLAB
- Experience with quantitative modeling techniques such as time-series analysis, regression analysis, and machine learning
