Quantitative Analyst

Quantitative

Analyst

Permanent

Ipswich/London

CLOSING

DATE – 16 September

Who we

are:

We’re not

just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate

dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world.

Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in

sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be

joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions.

We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working

hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the

role:

As part of

the Forecasting & Hedging Team, you will;

- Develop, maintain and enhance

forecasting models across import (consumption) and export (renewable

generation) portfolios.

- Research, evaluate and implement

statistical, machine learning and optimisation techniques to improve

forecast accuracy and commercial value.

- Lead peer reviews of code, model

changes and analytical methodologies, ensuring high standards of quality

and best practice.

- Design and deliver automated

reporting, dashboards and visualisations using Python, SQL and Power BI to

support portfolio monitoring and informed decision-making.

- Provide ad-hoc and time-critical

quantitative analysis to support Commercial, Renewables, Strategic Sales,

Finance and other business areas.

- Contribute to the development of

new forecasting capabilities across power demand, renewable generation,

weather, pricing and portfolio optimisation.

- Build and maintain scalable data

processing and automation pipelines to support forecasting and analytical

workflows.

- Maintain awareness of industry

developments, regulatory changes and emerging analytical techniques

relevant to the UK energy market.

Who we’re

looking for:

To be

successful in this role you’ll ideally have…

- Strong quantitative and

analytical skills, supported by a degree in Mathematics, Statistics,

Engineering, Physics, Economics or another relevant numerate discipline.

- A good understanding of

wholesale electricity markets and industry fundamentals, or the ability to

develop this knowledge quickly. Ideally, you’ll have at least two years’

experience in a relevant analytical or energy industry role and experience

of using Python & SQL.

- Strong problem-solving skills,

with the ability to use data and modelling techniques to develop

structured, practical solutions that deliver commercial value.

- Excellent communication and

stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex

technical concepts clearly and work effectively across teams and projects.

Rewards

and benefits:

As you help

us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you

thrive and support

your

lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:

- A discretionary bonus depending

on company performance

- Private Healthcare

- SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary

scheme from time to time

- Personal accident

cover

- Group personal pension plan

where we’ll pay up to 10%

- Holiday 25 days plus bank

holidays

- Reimbursement of the cost of

your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional

body

We’re

committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face.

Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We

work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the

future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to

come.

Together,

we make it happen.

At Drax,

we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and

respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work

to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and

establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for

all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter

their background.

How to

apply:

Think this

role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax

journey.

We

understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d

like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please

email (email address removed)

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or location has had sufficient applications