Quantitative Trading Analyst (f/m/d)

E.ON Energy Markets GmbH (EEM) is a subsidiary of the E.ON Group based in Essen. Our main purpose is to coordinate access to trading markets for our regional business units, to bundle the associated chances and risks plus to provide innovative services. Our core competencies include portfolio strategies, risk management and data processing. With activities in various European countries, we shape the future of energy.

At E.ON diversity matters. We welcome all people and are convinced that differences make us stronger. Become part of our inclusive and diverse company culture! To create equal opportunities for everyone we offer our positions in full or part-time.

Ready to become a Playmaker of the energy transition? Join our team in Essen, München and apply online as Quantitative Trading Analyst (f/m/d). Are you brave enough to drive progress and forge new paths? Let's make it work and create real impact together. We can't wait to meet you! It's on us, to make new energy work.

• Modelling trading of European power and gas along the entire forward curve
• Quantitatively developing trading strategies and algorithmic strategies to generate additional value
• Understanding trading markets and price drivers to capture market value
• Understand global market fundamentals and other price drivers to develop trading strategies for the traders
• Support the traders in analysing and idea generation, with the ability to bear P&L-responsibility and continuously track the risks of positions
• Openly communicate and review positions, trading strategies and market opportunities to maximise E.ON Group value
• Contribute to development of Forward and Flow Trading Desk in E.ON

• University degree or equivalent in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Engineering, Economics, Mathematics), with strong mathematical content.
• 1-2 years of practical experience in a trading environment, preferably on a trading floor, with a focus on European Power, Gas, and Emissions markets.
• 2+ years of experience in quantitative research or trading; solid understanding of energy economics, strike price modelling, and scenario-based price impact analysis.
• Proven ability to build and implement short- and long-term models for analyzing market fundamentals, pre-trade analysis, and backtesting strategies along the forward curve.
• Experience developing professional dashboards (e.g., PowerBI, Streamlit) to support trading decisions through visualization of fundamentals and historical pricing.
• Strong skills in Python, SQL, and Excel, with the ability to build trade support tools and implement quantitative methods for trade sizing, risk management, and strategy execution.
• Demonstrated success in supporting traders with actionable trade ideas based on price and fundamental analysis, contributing to executed trades.
• Deep understanding of European energy market dynamics and commodity interactions; experience with utility portfolio risks; resilient, self-driven, and capable of working internationally and under pressure.

To keep you motivated and healthy we are offering you the following benefits:

• Flexibility: hybrid work model, flexible working times, sabbatical or additional vacation opportunities allowing great work-life balance
• Working from abroad: up to 20 days in the European economic area
• Flat hierarchies: interdisciplinary and very cooperative working style providing room for own ideas
• Modern work environment: workplace according to digital and ergonomic standards
• Personal growth: life-long independent learning making use of a broad range of opportunities working with the newest technology and state of the art trainings
• Family service support: services in the areas of childcare, holiday care, nursing support or everyday assistance
• Nutrition & Health: wide selection of fresh meals and drinks in our subsidized bistro and canteen as well as various health offers (e.g. physiotherapy, flu vaccinations, mental health)
• Corporate Benefits: employee share program, pension scheme, employee discounts, special insurances (and much more)
• A central location: very good public transport connection, free parking and charging points for e-vehicles
• Individual mobility: private car and bicycle leasing as well as subsidized Deutschland Ticket

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