We are collaborating with a top-tier European Power/Energy trading firm to establish a new quantitative and algorithmic trading capability. This position offers a unique opportunity for an experienced Quant Developer with a focus on energy to influence models, strategies, and technical direction from the outset.

The Role

You will become part of a small, highly skilled team responsible for creating forward-looking price models and translating them into systematic trading strategies for live markets. Your daily tasks will include:

• Engineering features from fundamental, market, and flow data.
• Applying machine learning techniques to enhance forecast accuracy and decision-making.
• Conducting quantitative research on systematic trading strategies for power futures.
• Implementing models within algorithmic signal generation frameworks.
• Collaborating closely with traders on both discretionary and automated execution.

The position encompasses the entire lifecycle: data collection, research, modeling, back-testing, and production deployment.

Requirements

We are looking for senior-level quants with a strong technical foundation and real market experience. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working as a generalist within small, high-ownership teams. Key requirements include:

• Strong software development skills, with proficiency in Python; experience with performance-oriented languages is a plus.
• Solid engineering practices and experience in model production.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.
• Advanced modeling and machine learning capabilities.
• Practical experience applying machine learning in financial or power/energy markets.
• A Master’s degree in Machine Learning, AI, Applied Mathematics, or a similar field is advantageous.
• Expertise in quantitative finance and statistics, with a solid understanding of forecasting and strategy evaluation.