Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst

Posted 12 March 2024
Salary$120k to $160k base + super + bonus
LocationSydney
Job type Permanent
DisciplineAccounting & FinanceLegal, Risk & Compliance
ReferenceBH-15063

Job description

  • Global Renewable Energy Business with Growth Mindset
  • Reporting to Head of Risk
  • Hybrid WFH, Syd CBD / Melb CBD based
Client details
Our client specializes in offering energy solutions, placing a strong emphasis on initiatives centered around renewable energy. Their dedicated team has played a pivotal role in driving the transition of the UK towards renewable energy sources. Presently, their primary focus lies in supporting Australian businesses to adopt and leverage alternative energy solutions, contributing to the achievement of net zero carbon emissions.

Description

The Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst will focus on all market risk-related needs within the department.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Risk reporting and monitoring of energy portfolio.
  • Analysing the wholesale energy market and sharing insights. 
  • Build various VaR models and simulation models using Python / SQL / R etc.
  • Build modelling methodology across derivative products.
  • Business partner with the Finance team for month-end valuations.
  • Undertaking risk measurement calculations e.g. Market risk; credit risk.
  • Maintaining Energy Trading Risk Management system.
  • Refining risk management policies and procedures.
Profile
To be successful, you must have:
  • 3-5 years’ experience in quantitative risk management.
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline – mathematics, finance, engineering, actuarial etc.
  • Energy Industry experience / Banking industry experience with energy commodities (eg. electricity, gas) will be highly regarded.
  • Experience building VaR models / Monte Carlo simulation models from scratch using Python, R, SQL, VBA.
  • Advanced Excel Skills
  • Role can be either Sydney CBD or Melbourne CBD based
Job Offer
The salary on offer for this permanent role is $120k to $160k base + super + bonus potential.

To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now' button below or send your CV directly to Neha Jain on nehajain@future-you.com.au