Quantitative Analyst

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Role Description

As a Quantitative Analyst in the Flex Optimization team at Eneco, you will maximize the value of Eneco’s steerable asset portfolio, including gas-fired power plants, renewable assets, batteries, industrial e-boilers, and behind-the-meter assets by optimizing their flexibility in short-term power and ancillary markets. Your work will impact Eneco’s trade results and contribute to a smarter, cleaner energy system through data-driven optimization strategies and bidding algorithms operating in real-time energy markets. This role involves working with large datasets to continuously improve forecasting, modeling, and decision support tools.

Responsibilities

• Bidding and optimizing Eneco’s flexible asset portfolio in short-term and ancillary power markets, including participation in a rotating shift schedule from Monday to Sunday.
• Developing and maintaining models for asset optimization, forecasting, and bidding strategies.
• Designing and implementing new flexibility value propositions (e.g., grid-scale batteries and behind-the-meter solutions) to enhance customer value and system flexibility.
• Driving automation and scalability by streamlining manual processes.
• Analyzing market developments, regulatory changes, and international opportunities to identify commercial potentials or risks.
• Collaborating with teams across Data Science, Forecasting, Trading, IT, and Operations to deliver integrated high-impact solutions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline with 1-3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the energy sector.
• Data literacy including data science and analytical skills.
• Experience working in a commercially results-driven team with a hands-on and pragmatic approach.
• Ability to manage stress related to exposures and deadlines.
• Proactive with a strong drive to complete tasks.
• Flexibility and focus in a dynamic, changing environment.
• Strong prioritization skills based on urgency and impact.

Benefits

• Gross annual salary between €70,000 and €98,000, including FlexBudget, 8% holiday allowance, and depending on role, bonus or collective profit sharing.
• FlexBudget can be used for extra holidays or saved.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Hybrid working arrangement: 40% office time and 40% home working, with flexibility on the remaining days.

Workplace

You will be based in Rotterdam near Rotterdam-Alexander station, working within Eneco Energy Trade's Flex Optimization team in a transparent, collegial, and dynamic environment, contributing to the energy transition and climate goals.

Application Process

An online assessment and pre-employment screening are part of the process. For questions, contact the recruiter Sandy van Kints.