Job Regions: Italy
Job Roles: Quantitative Developer
Sectors: Power Markets
Our client is a Genoa, Italy-based energy company, that is one of the leading operators of power & gas within the country. With presence on all European markets, our client has an on the OTC market with more than 45 counterparties, on regulated futures (EEX, ICE) and spot (IPEX, EPEX, PSV, TTF, NCG VTP) markets. Due to impressive growth, they are seeking a Quantitative Developer to join their Analytics Team within the Portfolio Management & Trading division.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop architecture for deploying models and prototypes to aid trading decision-making
- Oversee full-cycle model deployment, from data analysis to live execution monitoring
- Apply models across various areas, including energy market price forecasting, gas and power consumption demand forecasting, optimal energy dispatch, weather variable analysis, and the creation of buy/sell signals for algorithmic trading strategies.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field
- Experience with Machine Learning algorithms for model development (e.g., classification, regression, clustering)
- Proficient in data analysis software (Python, R, MATLAB)
- Skilled in relational databases (SQL)
- Software development experience
- Capable of managing model development projects both independently and as part of a team of data scientists
- Open to relocate to/live in Genoa
- English (B2+) + Italian (C2) speaking preferred
Preferred skills
- Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure)
- Experience in a trading environment (any asset class)
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on an established trading desk
- Engage in a dynamic, professional work environment
