Energy Options Analyst | Trading Analyst (mfd)

Overview

Do you like to work in the dynamic environment of the trading floor? Do you want to contribute to high quality analysis and the success of the trading function using your analytical capabilities and commercial comprehension? Then this job could be something for you.

For our office in Hamburg we are looking for an Energy Options Analyst Trading Analyst (m/f/d) in the Trading Analysis & Algorithms department. The department works closely with the trading desks and provides market insights (fundamental and quantitative) analysis and commercial decision support across all commodity areas.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

• Conduct commercially relevant systematic analysis of prices, volatilities and risk metrics to support traders and develop proprietary energy options strategies across commodities (esp. gas, carbon, power and oil) including tenors, strikes and structures
• Keep track of the latest energy options market developments; identify and model key market drivers, patterns and regime shifts; develop price/volatility views and sensitivity analyses; provide related communication and advice to traders
• Develop energy options related analytics and trading tools/models together with traders, risk management and supporting functions
• Keep track of the latest research around energy options trading and provide related advice
• Be part of the Trading Analysis & Algorithms department and contribute to its analysis output as well as the commercial success of BU Trading

Location

Hamburg

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with a Masters degree or higher in computer science, statistics, mathematics, physics, financial engineering or other relevant quantitative subject
• 2 years professional experience in a market analysis or quantitative research role for energy options linked to a proprietary trading business at banks, hedge funds, energy companies or algorithmic trading firms
• Experience in researching and implementing models for pricing and risk management of energy options; ability to steer business-driven model development
• Additional experience in energy markets and/or with structured energy contracts is advantageous
• Strong quantitative and programming skills (ideally Python)
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); German language skills are advantageous but not required
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with internal stakeholders and willingness to share knowledge
• Result-oriented, independent working method with high reliability, self-motivation and readiness to take on responsibility
• Proactive team player with eagerness to learn

Additional Information

Your development is a priority at Vattenfall BA Markets. Your professional journey will benefit from working in the exciting industry of energy trading and interdisciplinary teams. We offer opportunities to grow through training, job rotations, talent programs and a working environment that stimulates learning.

Our work culture at Vattenfall is excellent. We have an open corporate culture with flat hierarchies. Modern and flexible working conditions, including mobile work, promote Germany. Our work week consists of 37.5 hours with potential for part-time; up to 49% of your working time can be mobile work and you are entitled to 30 days of vacation per year.

Your health is important to us. We provide health programs and support in challenging life situations.

Your colleagues will be another highlight. We employ inspiring people with diverse backgrounds and, together with our culture and your tasks, they form an interesting and fun place to work.

You can find our new state-of-the-art office next to Elbbrücken.

We welcome your application in English no later than . Please apply via our website; we cannot guarantee processing for applications submitted by other means.

For more information about the recruitment process you may contact our recruiter Maryana Halushko via email.

At Vattenfall we are committed to diversity and equal opportunity for all employees, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability or sexual orientation. Click here for further information.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. A pre-employment screening will be part of the recruitment process and will be performed by a third party called DISA.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time