Power and Gas Quantitative Analyst

Jump Trading; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000

Job description

Power and Gas Quantitative Analyst

Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.

Our trading teams are each comprised of a dynamic group of traders, quantitative researchers, analysts and engineers who work together to examine the global markets, seeking to understand the complexities of various traded products and exchanges. They leverage their impeccable statistical analysis and data mining skills, using the results of their research to make forecasts and develop profitable predictive trading models.

What You'll Do:

Power and Gas quantitative analysts at Jump Trading work on models to help us understand the fundamentals driving supply and demand of power, gas and related markets. Jump’s Analysts collaborate within our trading team to develop analytical models and optimize trading strategies.

Skills You'll Need:

• Proven success in modeling and researching the fundamental drivers within the European energy markets
• Experience creating power stack and gas balance models
• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills
• Possess strong Python skills
• Bachelors or Masters or PhD in Engineering, Statistics, Physics, Mathematics (or related subject)
• Desire to work within a collaborative, team-driven environment
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
• Other duties as assigned
• Reliable and predictable availability

Benefits include:

• Private Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Travel Medical Insurance
• Group Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance and Income Protection Schemes
• Paid Parental Leave
• Parking and Commuter Benefits