Quantiative Analyst

Are you excited to join one of the world’s fastest-growing energy trading companies and help build something from the ground up? We are looking for a Quantitative Analyst to join our newly established Japan Power Trading team at InCommodities APAC.

In Japan Power Trading, we operate like a start-up within the company, with the freedom to innovate and rapidly explore new ideas. You’ll work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where creativity and entrepreneurial thinking are at the core. Although we’re growing quickly, we maintain a lean and agile team structure, giving you the autonomy and ownership to drive real impact.

As a Quantitative Analyst, you’ll be a key player in building our trading strategies, using data and models tailored to the Japanese power market. You’ll work side by side with traders and quantitative experts, contributing directly to our growth in this high-potential market.

Your Role as a Quantitative Analyst
We’re looking for a highly analytical self-starter with a passion for data, problem-solving, and the power markets. In this role, you’ll develop proprietary models and leverage market-specific insights to support data-driven decision-making in our trading activities.

This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in power trading. You’ll have the space to take ownership of projects and explore new ideas while being part of a larger organization that values your entrepreneurial mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement statistical models for Japan's power market
• Analyze market data to forecast power prices and supply-demand dynamics
• Collaborate with traders to translate quantitative insights into trading strategies
• Continuously refine models to adapt to rapid changes in the market

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or Engineering
• Experience with time-series analysis, forecasting, and quantitative techniques
• Strong coding skills (Python preferred)
• Knowledge of power markets is a plus
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment

Personal Skills

• You have a passion for data and quantitative analysis
• You’re curious, entrepreneurial, and willing to experiment and innovate
• You work independently with a strong sense of ownership, but you’re also a team player
• You’re eager to learn and grow in an environment where no two days are the same

• A unique opportunity to shape and grow our Japanese Power Trading portfolio
• Global collaboration with experienced colleagues across trading, quantitative research, and analysis
• A high degree of autonomy and flexibility to drive real impact
• A company culture built on values of Honesty, Transparency, and Re-thinking status quo
• An entrepreneurial spirit with a strong focus on continuous improvement
• A flat organizational structure with distributed decision-making
• An opportunity to develop both professionally and personally

• Flexible working hours
• Health insurance
• Maternity and paternity leave (paid and unpaid options)
• Paid time off
• Meals, snacks, and drinks at the office