Quantitative Developer

Join a global leader in the energy sector, committed to innovation and excellence based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

We are seeking a skilled Quantitative Developer, you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining high-performance quantitative models and tools that drive trading strategies and portfolio management. You will work closely with traders, quantitative analysts, and data scientists to implement solutions that enhance decision-making in the energy markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain quantitative models for pricing, risk management, and portfolio optimization.
• Design and implement algorithms to support real-time trading strategies in the energy markets.
• Collaborate with traders, quants, and risk managers to identify business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Build and optimize data pipelines for real-time market data, historical analysis, and scenario modeling.
• Ensure the robustness and performance of models through rigorous backtesting, validation, and stress testing.
• Continuously improve and refactor code for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Work with large datasets from energy markets, using statistical and machine learning techniques to enhance trading insights.
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in quantitative finance, trading algorithms, and technology trends relevant to energy trading.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience in quantitative development, particularly within trading or financial markets.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java, with experience in developing numerical models.
• Solid understanding of energy markets, particularly in areas like commodities, gas, oil, or power trading.
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques and data analytics to support algorithmic trading.
• Experience with high-performance computing and working with large datasets in real-time environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

If of interest, please send your CV to logan.kelly@peglobal.co.uk