Energy Trading and Financial Risk Management Engineer - Bangkok

Long-term contract
Localisation Bangkok, Thailand
Partial remote possible
From 5 yrs of exp.
Posted on 11-03-2024

Banpu NEXT Company Limited

We combine human-centric, data-driven approach with our expertise in clean energy, technology, and hardware to top up our solution development.

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Responsibilities

  • Model Development: Design and implement quantitative models for pricing, risk assessment, and trading strategies specific to energy markets, including derivatives and structured products.
  • Loss control : Provide loss control framework and monitoring how to prevent losses caused by economic factors or hazards. Implementing principles driving effective loss control, such as risk avoidance, loss prevention or business/product diversification.
  • Data Analysis: Analyze large datasets to extract actionable insights related to market trends, price forecasts, and risk management.
  • Simulation and Forecasting: Utilize simulation tools to perform power system simulations and conduct forecasting analyses related to energy prices and credit loss.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with traders, risk managers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on trading strategies and risk management practices.
  • Client Interaction: Engage with clients to understand their needs, provide insights on market conditions, and validate models and pricing structures.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all trading activities comply with relevant regulations and internal policies.
  • Technical Development: Write and maintain high-quality code for financial applications, primarily using programming languages such as Python and Java.
  • Continuous Improvement: Proactively seek opportunities to enhance existing financial models and systems, adapting to changing market conditions.
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Qualifications

  • Education: A Master's degree or PhD in a quantitative field such as Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • Experience: A minimum of 5 years in a quantitative finance and risk management role, preferably within energy trading or related sectors.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming languages (Python) is a must and experience with statistical analysis tools and financial modeling software.
  • Industry Knowledge: Understanding of energy markets (in particular United States, Australia and Japan), trading strategies, and risk management practices.
  • Certifications like the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or FRM (Financial Risk Manager) is preferable.
  • Desirable experience in the financial risk management space.
  • Systems: Hands on experience using risk management systems.

Skills

  • Analytical Skills: Exceptional ability to analyze complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients and team members across front middle and back-office roles.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to tackle technical challenges and develop innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Teamwork: Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including traders, engineers, and analysts.
  • Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and market developments.

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