Sr Quantitative Analyst

Sr Quantitative Analyst

Next Era Analytics offers energy consulting services using industry-leading scientific analysis for planning, siting, forecasting and optimizing all forms of energy projects. Our optimization and analytics platforms integrate open-source technologies to leverage massive, diverse sets of utility operating data. This enables rapid development of operational solutions. Applying expertise in advanced mathematics, data and physical sciences, we solve some of the hardest problems facing the energy industry.

Position Specific

Description:

We are seeking a Senior Energy Quantitative Analyst to develop and optimize models for renewable energy generation, energy storage systems, and traditional utility assets. This role combines advanced quantitative analysis with power systems expertise to solve complex energy optimization problems. The analyst will develop mathematical models, perform quantitative studies of energy markets, and support trading, origination, and asset optimization decisions through sophisticated analytical tools and algorithms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform pre-construction size optimizations for renewable generators (distributed/behind-the-meter and utility-scale), battery storage systems, and traditional generators
• Develop and improve mathematical models and optimization algorithms using Python, R, and Excel
• Optimize generator mix and sizing to serve electrical loads while meeting carbon reduction goals
• Work with trading and origination teams to interpret model valuations and respond to structured transaction requests
• Design and construct risk management tools for evaluating company risk profiles and exposure levels
• Review and provide feedback on technical documentation, software architecture, and project plans
• Incorporate quantitative studies and analyses of spot/forward energy prices and volatilities for pricing, trading, and risk management into design optimization.
• Possess knowledge of the principles involved in developing energy price forecasts, forward curves, and volatility models and apply these insights in making informed modeling decisions.

Employees in this role develop models, price energy derivatives, design and perform quantitative studies and analyses of spot/forward prices and volatilities for making pricing, trading, and risk management decisions. This position assists in the development of core algorithms and models to support trading, origination, and asset optimization decisions.

• Develops and improves upon mathematical models and translates algorithms into code
• Works with origination, risk management and trading to interpret valuations provided by models and responds to intra-day trading requests to price and evaluate structured transactions
• Assists development of energy price forecast, forward curve, and volatility models
• Designs and constructs risk management tools used in evaluating company's risk profile and exposure levels
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience:
  
  4+ years

• Bachelor's
  - Accounting / Finance
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
  - Business