Senior Quant Developer : Europe

We are supporting a high-performing European energy trading firm in the build-out of a new quantitative and algorithmic trading capability. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced energy-focused Quant Developer to play a foundational role in shaping models, strategy, and technical direction from day one.

The Opportunity You will join a lean, highly technical team tasked with developing forward-looking price models and converting them into systematic trading strategies used in live markets.

Key areas of focus include: Feature engineering from fundamental, market, and flow data Application of machine learning techniques to improve forecast accuracy and decision-making Quantitative research into systematic trading strategies for power futures Implementation of models into algorithmic signal generation frameworks Close collaboration with traders on discretionary and automated execution

The role covers the full lifecycle: data, research, modelling, back-testing, and production deployment.

Candidate Profile This search targets senior-level quants with both technical depth and real market exposure. The client values professionals who are comfortable operating as generalists in small, high-ownership teams.

Key requirements include: Strong software development skills Python required; performance-oriented languages a plus Sound engineering practices and model production experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent preferred Advanced modelling & machine learning capability Hands-on experience applying ML to financial or energy markets Master’s degree in Machine Learning, AI, Applied Mathematics, or similar is advantageous Quantitative finance & statistical expertise Solid grounding in statistics, forecasting, and strategy evaluation