Senior Analyst - Forward Curve Modelling und Governance (f/m/d)

Senior Analyst - Forward Curve Modelling und Governance (f/m/d)

E.ON Energy Markets GmbH (EEM) is a subsidiary of the E.ON Group based in Essen, coordinating access to trading markets for regional business units, bundling associated risks and providing innovative services. We focus on portfolio strategies, risk management and data processing, operating across various European countries.

As a Senior Analyst, you will play a key role in shaping how we model forward curves and ensure governance across the organization.

Responsibilities

Quantitative Ownership & Methodological Leadership

• Design, evolve and maintain group‑wide PFC methodologies, standards and principles.
• Independently challenge assumptions, parameter choices and expert judgement used in curve construction.
• Perform model reviews, validation, back‑testing and sensitivity analyses; assess model limitations and suitability for use.

Market Analysis & Curve Quality

• Monitor market developments, liquidity conditions, structural changes and assess implications for curve construction.
• Define and maintain quantitative curve quality metrics and monitoring frameworks.

Governance, Stakeholder Management & Decision Support

• Act as the central interface between local curve owners, quantitative analysts, trading desks, risk management and senior management.
• Coordinate and prioritise developments across quantitative and technical teams, steering central technical resources towards the highest‑value items.
• Define and maintain standards, documentation, policies and guidelines for curve construction.
• Coordinate regular curve approval and update cycles.

Implementation & Data / Reporting Enablement

• Support local teams and quantitative developers in the implementation of price models in a modern, cloud‑native tech stack.
• Develop and enhance analytical and reporting solutions for energy trading, portfolio management and risk management.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or PhD) in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Economics or related field.
• 5–7+ years experience in quantitative modelling, forward curve construction or analytics, trading or risk management in an energy markets context.
• Strong foundation in statistics, stochastic modelling and time‑series analysis.
• Advanced Python skills, including the ability to read, understand and review model code; solid experience working with databases and modern data/cloud platforms.
• Proven ability to challenge assumptions constructively and pragmatically.
• Strong communication skills, able to translate complex quantitative topics into clear, management‑ready messages.
• Fluent in English; confident presenting to senior and non‑quantitative stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced environments, managing multiple stakeholders and driving topics independently.

Inclusion

It is important to us that people with disabilities have access to a fair application process, providing them with an opportunity to shine. Therefore, our representative body for severely disabled people will be included in the process from an early stage. Please let us know via the application form if you require technical or organisational adjustments during the application process. We will strive to make the required aids available.