Optimisation and Trading Analyst
Optimisation and Trading Analyst
EDF Group
London, United Kingdom
Position purpose
We are seeking an analyst with a keen interest in the energy sector and power markets. This role presents an opportunity to be at the forefront of our analytical tools for short-term power markets analysis (spanning from day-ahead to two weeks-ahead).
As a member of our London team, you will contribute to the improvement of our analytical tools based on predictive and prescriptive analytics to provide analytical insights into the short-term power markets. You will work in close collaboration with three other team members, each contributing their diverse skills and perspectives. Your work will involve communicating with internal stakeholders such as power analysts, software engineers and traders.
During the initial phase of your role, you will contribute to the development and support of our application, providing you with a practical understanding of the methodology and key factors essential for accurate price modelling and forecasting in power markets. As you gain experience in the role, you will have the opportunity to take on a more strategic focus, leveraging advanced market insights and/or sophisticated mathematical modelling techniques.
Main responsibilities
In this role your responsibilities will include
- Model development: development and enhancement of our applications for modelling and analysing short-term power markets.
- Analysis and trading desk support: support to power trading desks by producing bespoke analytics on identified topics to improve performance, while ensuring application stability and reliability.
- Innovative Approaches: exploring and proposing modelling approaches to enhance our analytics (machine learning, mathematical modelling, …).
- Team Collaboration: work in synergy with other teams of analysts located in Paris and London. This role will involve occasional travel to our Paris office.
Experience required
- First experience (0-3 years) in the development of analytics/modelling in the energy sector .
Technical requirements
Key requirements:
- Analytical mindset: Your ability to dissect complex problems and find effective solutions will be crucial in this role.
- Programming proficiency: in Python or another relevant language.
- Commercial awareness: Understanding the broader business implications of our projects will help deliver high-quality analyses.
- Educational background: A degree in a quantitative subject (Math, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) will provide a solid foundation for your work with us.
- Interest in energy markets.
Beneficial skills and experience:
- Power market experience: be it modelling, asset optimisation, portfolio management, or trading, any specific experience in power markets is a plus.
- Tech stack: we use SQL and noSQL databases, cloud tools (Azure), web technologies for front-end development. Although not required, any additional knowledge in one of those would be a plus.
Person specification
- Desire to learn and iterate quickly.
- Proactive and adaptable, positive attitude.
- Strong work ethic.
- Good communication skills.
- Team-oriented and customer-focused.
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