At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape pricing decisions for renewable energy assets using advanced analytical techniques.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in the energy sector focused on innovation.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop technical skills, and work in a collaborative environment.
- Other info: Excellent opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced trading environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on energy markets while enhancing your analytical expertise.
- Qualifications: Experience in energy trading, pricing, or risk management preferred; Python and SQL skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
You will play a key role in shaping commercial pricing decisions for renewable and flexible energy assets. Working within our Optimisation & Structuring division, you'll apply advanced analytical techniques and in-house pricing models to evaluate structured offtake agreements, assess risk, and help deliver innovative solutions in rapidly changing electricity markets. Reporting to the Head of Pricing, you'll collaborate with experienced professionals across trading, structuring, and commercial teams, gaining exposure to complex energy transactions and the commercial drivers behind them. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytically minded individual looking to deepen their expertise in pricing methodologies, power market fundamentals, and structured energy deals while making a tangible impact on business performance. Beyond day-to-day pricing activities, you'll contribute to strategic initiatives, enhance analytical tools and processes, and help shape the evolution of our pricing capabilities.
If you're looking for a role that combines technical challenge, commercial influence, and significant development opportunities within a dynamic trading environment, we'd love to hear from you.
How will I spend my time in this role?
- Assist in developing and maintaining pricing models to support the accurate valuation of renewable and flexible assets and other structured products.
- Conduct detailed market analysis to inform pricing strategies and provide insights for senior decision-makers.
- Develop and implement logic for long-term forward price curves, including temporal calibration to align with market-specific settlement intervals.
- Support enhancements to in-house capabilities for modelling price cannibalisation of renewable assets across European markets.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of Python-based repositories for pricing models and tools, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Price and determine risk premiums embedded within I&C and PPA contracts, collaborating with other analysts within the team.
- Assist in identifying improvements to existing models and processes, automating where feasible.
What skills/experience do I need to be successful?
- Experience in a commercial environment, preferably within energy trading, pricing, or risk management.
- Exposure to PPA structuring and asset valuation (preferred).
- Experience with analytical and modelling tools (Python, SQL, etc.).
Quantitative Structuring Analyst - 12 Month FTC in London employer: SmartestEnergy Limited
As a leading player in the energy sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our Quantitative Structuring Analyst role offers not only competitive benefits and a dynamic trading environment but also significant opportunities for professional growth and development in the rapidly evolving renewable energy market. Join us to make a meaningful impact while working alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of energy.
