Solution Engineer - Remote/ Hybrid (UK, Germany or France) in Hove

Location: UK based, ideally London, but open to other locations across the UK.

Position Type: Full‑time, Permanent.

About us

Founded in 1995, Zema Global Data Corporation empowers organizations to simplify complexity, reduce risk, and make faster, more confident decisions that drive measurable results. Over the past two years, Zema Global has accelerated its growth through strategic investment and acquisition to strengthen our global leadership, helping our customers gain a Decisioning Advantage – one bold idea at a time. With a presence across global energy, commodity, and financial markets, we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and respect, united by a shared drive to innovate and deliver meaningful impact for our customers and communities.

About the role

The Solution Engineer sits at the intersection of energy markets, quantitative finance, and technical sales. The role translates cQuant.io’s advanced risk analytics into clear, client‑specific solutions, leading complex client engagements from discovery and solution design through demos, proof‑of‑concepts, and technical proposals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the sales team to understand client requirements and tailor cQuant.io’s solutions.
• Prepare and deliver compelling product demonstrations and presentations highlighting features, benefits, and unique advantages.
• Develop customized technical presentations, proof‑of‑concepts, and demonstrations tailored to client objectives.
• Engage with prospective clients to understand their business challenges, risk‑management needs, and technical requirements.
• Provide detailed and accurate technical responses to RFPs, RFIs, and other client inquiries.
• Collaborate with clients to identify and articulate their needs, ensuring solutions meet or exceed expectations.
• Work with product management and analyst teams to refine solution strategies based on client feedback and market trends.
• Develop detailed technical proposals, including solution architecture, integration plans, and implementation strategies.
• Offer input on product enhancements and new features based on client interactions.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and the competitive landscape in energy risk analytics.
• Continuously enhance technical knowledge of cQuant.io’s products and the broader energy risk‑management ecosystem.
• Share insights and best practices with the sales team to improve overall sales effectiveness and client engagement.
• Act as a liaison between the sales team, clients, and internal technical teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of the sales strategy.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to create sales collateral, case studies, and other supporting materials.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of presales processes, tools, and methodologies.

Qualifications – Must‑Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree or certifications is a plus.
• Finance‑oriented profile with strong knowledge in computational finance, statistics, time‑series analysis, option pricing, and stochastic simulation‑based analysis.
• Expertise in commodities and energy markets, with a background in at least one of: Trading/Front Office, Risk Management/Middle Office, or Energy Contract Evaluation, Procurement, and Management.
• Solid understanding of how software works from a statistical and analytical perspective, with the ability to interpret and apply quantitative models.
• Hands‑on experience in energy risk management and analytics.
• Strong ability to explain complex technical and financial concepts to non‑technical stakeholders, adapting language for client‑facing discussions.
• Proven track record of collaborating with sales teams to understand client requirements and tailor effective technical solutions.

Preferred Experience

• Good knowledge of wholesale Power & Gas markets within the US and Europe.
• Experience in other commodity markets (fuels, metals, agriculture, etc.).
• Exposure to financial markets and products (banking, derivatives, or capital markets).

Additional Requirements

• Proven experience in a technical presales or solution engineering role, ideally within the energy, commodities, or risk analytics sectors.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, including experience in workshops, demos, and technical discussions.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast‑changing environment.

Why Zema Global?

• Part of a rapidly growing company revolutionizing energy analytics.
• Work with cutting‑edge technology alongside industry experts redefining market intelligence.
• Significant opportunity to impact product strategy, revenue growth, and customer success with clear career advancement pathways.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and customer‑centric thinking, giving you autonomy to drive meaningful change.

How to Apply

If you’re excited about this opportunity, submit your application highlighting your qualifications and experience relevant to the role; we will respond promptly (CVs accepted only in English). We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration. No agency calls or agency CV submissions are accepted. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Equality and Diversity: Zema Global is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status.