Quantitative Analyst for US Trading Team Trading and Analytics · Aarhus, Denmark

Quantitative Analyst for US Trading Team
​MFT Energy specializes in power and gas trading. We are fast growing and on a mission to empower entrepreneurs to become the best​.
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Join a world of energy as MFT Energy's new Quantitative Analyst for US Trading
At MFT Energy, we trade energy to make markets efficient and drive the green transition.

We are looking for a Quantitative Analyst to join our ambitious US Power Trading team. This is your opportunity to play a key role in the dynamic and evolving US power market, working alongside talented traders and analysts who share your drive for excellence and innovation.

Why join us?
At MFT Energy, we combine a startup mindset with the strength of a global organization. We believe in empowering individuals to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking are the cornerstones of our success.

As a quantitative analyst in MFT, you’ll be at the heart of our US power trading team, which specializes in navigating one of the world’s most complex and fast-moving energy markets.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Modelling: Build Mathematical models to support trading strategies

• Data infrastructure: Enhance and streamline data pipelines, ensuring robust analytics and efficient operations.

• Team collaboration: Work closely with traders and analysts to translate market insights into actionable tools and models.

• Innovation: Research and implement new technologies and methodologies to stay ahead in energy market modeling and analytics.

What we’re looking for:

• Master’s or PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or another quantitative field.

• Proficiency in Python and a statically typed programming language.

• Experience designing and maintaining reliable, automated systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills preferable with strong knowledge of Statistics.

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

You should expect technical tests as part of the recruitment process.

Our ideal candidate
You thrive in high-pressure environments. You have a desire to solve complex problems optimally from the ground up with next level curiosity. Furthermore, it's an expectation that the candidate is passionate about stock markets, gaming, betting, science fiction, manga or similar (passion being the keyword).

What we offer

• A dynamic, entrepreneurial work environment where the best ideas win.

• Talented and ambitious colleagues who challenge and support you.

• Competitive benefits and a people-first leadership approach.

• Mind boggling daily lunch conversations (e.g. physicists explaining space-time and Schrödinger's cat or lectures on differences between wizards and sorcerers).

Make the most of your talent! Join us!
If you think there is a fit between our values and your aspirations - Please send us the following information: your CV, a link to your GitHub or other passion projects examples, your grades, and answers to the four questions in the application form. No cover letter needed.

For questions, please contact [email protected].

Start date: As soon as possible

We will be screening and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis.

Department
Trading and Analytics

Role
Quantitative Analyst

Locations
Aarhus, Denmark

Employment type
Full-time