Position: (Senior) Quantitative Analyst u2013 EU Power Markets Location: Karlsruhe (Germany), London (UK) or flexible About ICIS ICIS is a division of RELX Group, a FTSE 15 company with revenues of u20ac11 billion in 2023 and an employee base of over 35,000 people across 40 countries. We exist to help businesses in the energy, petrochemical and fertilizer industries make strategic decisions, mitigate risk, improve productivity and capitalise on new opportunities. At ICIS, we make some of the worldu2019s most important markets more trusted and predictable by providing data services, thought leadership and decision tools. Thousands of decisions are taken across supply chains every day using our intelligence and we make this possible through a global presence that delivers the targeted, local insights customers require in a rapidly changing world. We shape the world by connecting markets to optimise the worldu2019s valuable resources. With a global team of more than 750, ICIS has employees based in locations such as London, New York, Houston, Karlsruhe, Milan, Mumbai, Singapore, Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Dubai, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Tokyo and Perth. About the Role As soon as possible, ICIS is looking for a (senior) quantitative market analyst that equally combines energy market domain knowledge with a solid quantitative background to join our established energy analytics team in Karlsruhe (Germany). In this exciting role you connect customer needs and qualitative analysis to improve our energy market modelling and a high-end technical infrastructure. We are operating a unique integrated energy model that simulates all European power markets as well as their interaction with gas, carbon and hydrogen. Our state-of-the-art infrastructure, consisting of development environment, data storage, compute environment and data delivery, is the core of our products. It enables us to effectively create data driven analysis as well as improve and develop new models. The focus of the team spans from the liquid trading horizon, PPAs, to long-term investment decisions. This broad scope will give you an excellent overview about the energy commodities markets. Additionally, youu2019ll have the flexibility to pick own focus areas be it in the direction of coding and model improvement, outstanding analysis or elevated data delivery to customers. ICIS will support you to develop into a market expert in your field of interest. We work in a dynamic, project-oriented setting, which allows space for innovation and guarantees a high individual responsibility and project ownership. You will benefit from our energy modelling expertise and your work will be an integral element to our cross-team approach. You will be part of an international team, which requires occasional travel within the EU. As of day one, you will be tasked with challenging analytics projects and be in contact with customers and prospects across the EU energy landscape. Key Accountabilities: Develop and operate data-driven models to predict European power, carbon, gas and hydrogen markets Analyse market drivers and provide in-depth, data-driven analysis Lead and manage relevant projects Continue your journey to develop into a key industry expert and/or coding and modelling expert in energy market models Develop, maintain, and improve routines and data preparations Take responsibility for live operations Constantly learn new techniques and apply to existing problems Manage students and guide young professionals Attend exhibitions, conferences, and customer meetings Skills and Behaviours: Power/energy market expertise, preferably demonstrated in a trading arm of a utility, oil & gas company, consultancy or analytics provider Excellent programming skills in a programming language, Python; SQL, GAMS and HTML preferable Experience with fundamental optimization models preferable Analytical mind-set, critical thinking, and ability to build profound knowledge in complex markets Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Fluent written and spoken English Masteru2019s degree in relevant area from a renowned university We offer: A vibrant working environment in a dynamic and motivated team Exposure to key market players in the European power and carbon market Personal development opportunities working for a strongly growing international company and a leading provider of energy market information Active involvement and responsibility from the start Flexibility and trust as part of our corporate culture At ICIS, we are a team that thrives on innovation and collaboration in a diverse and inclusive culture. 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