SEFE Marketing & Trading Limited (SM&T) is an integral part of the SEFE Group. Headquartered in London, SM&T is an agile multi-commodity trader and trading partner. With deep experience in derivatives, digital and analytics and ready for the opportunities arising from the energy transition, we seek to create value, both on a proprietary basis and for its partners, in all key European gas, LNG, power and environmental products markets.
Want to join us on our journey?
We are looking for someone to join our Global Commodities Team as a Quantitative Analyst. The successful candidate will work alongside other members of the team to deliver timely and accurate analysis to key stakeholders. The role involves liaising with various stakeholders such as Traders, Originators and Developers
The role will involve contributing to the modelling, analysis and pricing requirements of the Gas, Power & Derivatives Trading desks
What you will do?
- Working with Structured Traders and Originators contributing to the structuring and pricing of complex deals.
- Performing ad-hoc analysis as necessary to support ongoing pricing/trading activity.
- Take joint responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of the team’s library (Python), driving performance improvements alongside capability enhancements via collaborative tools (Github)
- Provide support within the team and across the wider business to help improve processesand coding
- As part of the team will be assisting traders in the development of trading & hedging strategies around the Gas and Power portfolio. Primarily involving the hedging of non-linear exposures using derivatives.
- Collaborate effectively with Traders and Structured Traders to strengthen understanding of commodity markets dynamics and apply this knowledge to improve the focus and the quality of the analysis.
- Working closely with the other Quants/Developers to make use of and expand the model library.
- Develop and extend models to improve portfolio risk management, increase types of products traded and enhance processes leading to boost team performance.
- The role extends beyond Gas and Power leading to involvement in areas such as LNG, Weather and FX.
What you’ll bring to the role?
- Outstanding ability for quantitative problem solving sustained by strong foundations in maths/stats
- Solid enthusiasm for commercially driven problem solving
- Strong commercial acumen, combined with an understanding of financial risk and option value
- Ability to communicate complex issues in a clear, understandable manner to customer facing business units
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a trading environment
- Ability to explain and justify the methodology used in the development of quantitative tools
- Should be capable of developing a good understanding of market dynamics and modelling methods, and apply it to real-world transactions
- Python programming experience is essential and knowledge of numpy, scipy and pandas advantageous
- Experience with object-oriented programming (OOP), design patterns, SOLID principles advantageous
- Experience using git. Understands the workflow when using distributed source control in a shared code base
- Experience of coding in a shared environment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English (verbal and written) is essential
- Experience in a commodity or financial trading environment would be an advantage
- Prior experience in risk/financial modelling would be an advantage
- Degree level (or equivalent) education in a highly quantitative subject.
Our offer to you
In return we offer a competitive starting salary supported by a comprehensive, and broad reaching benefits package which includes
- bonus earning potential
- non-contributory pension
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and volunteering days
- buy / sell holidays
- life assurance
- medical and dental insurance
- range of optional flexible benefits
We are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities to develop both your knowledge and experience through a blended approach to learning.
Who are we?
Securing Energy for Europe GmbH (SEFE GmbH) is a major European energy company focused on maintaining the security of supply and generating commercial value in Europe. Its main business areas include supplying energy to customers, energy trading, gas transportation and the operation of gas storage facilities. SEFE GmbH is an internationally operating group consisting of around 50 companies in 16 countries in Europe, Asia and North America. The SEFE Group employs approximately 1,500 employees, around 200 of whom work at its Berlin headquarters.
SEFE Marketing & Trading Limited (SM&T) is an integral part of the SEFE Group. Headquartered in London, SM&T is an agile multi-commodity trader and trading partner. With deep experience in derivatives, digital and analytics and ready for the opportunities arising from the energy transition, we seek to create value, both on a proprietary basis and for its partners, in all key European gas, LNG, power and environmental products markets.
Our culture is defined by our people. Through living our values every day, we continue to create a culture that enables us all to succeed. We work as one team with our customers, our parent company and each other in order to understand each other’s needs. With an unstoppable passion for excellence, growth and learning, we’re committed to creating an environment that fosters the development of knowledge, skills and experience, so that our people can thrive and prosper in their careers with us. We believe that we have the best team in the industry which makes us a trusted partner across international capital and energy markets. Our diverse employee base, with a wealth of expertise, knowledge and experience makes SM&T a truly exciting place to work. We encourage new ideas and initiatives as innovative thinking is central to how we do business. Most importantly, we are a growing and developing business where inspired individuals can make a difference and help shape our future.
