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Centrica

Quant Trader – Short-Term Power Trading

Centrica

. Conduct research, development, and validation of trading strategies in short-term power markets across Europe and North America .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeCopenhagen • DenmarkMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and validating algorithmic trading strategies, particularly in short-term power markets, while leveraging strong quantitative modeling and data science skills. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment and communicate complex ideas clearly.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Algorithmic Trading DevelopmentQuantitative ModelingPython ProgrammingData ScienceShort-Term Power Markets Knowledge

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Hard Skills
Algorithmic TradingQuantitative AnalysisData ExplorationBacktestingImplementationDeploymentMonitoringTrading Strategy ValidationStatistical AnalysisFinancial Modeling
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationCreativityCuriosityCommercial Mindset
Tools & Technologies
PythonR
Industry Keywords
Trading StrategiesPower MarketsNorth AmericaEuropeQuant Trader

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Conduct research, development, and validation of trading strategies in short-term power markets across Europe and North America
  • Collaborate on inventing new algorithmic trading concepts by sharing and refining trading ideas
  • Develop and maintain tools for algorithmic trading operations
  • Monitor and maintain live trading strategies
  • Work with Quant Traders, Algo Developers, and traders to monetize business areas through algorithmic trading with clear profit objectives
  • Perform work across data exploration, research, backtesting, implementation, deployment, and monitoring

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • At least a few years of relevant experience
  • Master’s degree or higher in mathematics, physics, or a closely related field
  • Talent and passion for data science and/or quantitative modelling
  • Strong interest in trading
  • Commercial mindset and confidence to take models to market
  • Curiosity, creativity, and innovative spirit
  • Ability to develop original solutions
  • Experienced user of Python or R
  • Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
  • Good communication skills in English
  • Experience as a quant trader is advantageous
  • Knowledge of short-term power markets in Europe or North America is advantageous
  • Strong interest in coding is advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work culture
  • Continuous learning and professional growth
  • Total rewards with flexibility to choose what employees and their families need
  • Support for employees and their families financially, physically, and emotionally
  • Professional and personal growth opportunities