Lead Quantitative Developer

Lead Quantitative Trader (Power & Energy Markets)

Location

Netherlands (Hybrid)

Overview

An established proprietary energy trading firm is looking to hire a Lead Quantitative Trader to play a key role in the development and execution of systematic trading strategies across European power and energy markets. This position offers the opportunity to combine hands-on trading with leadership responsibilities, managing and mentoring a growing team of traders and quantitative professionals.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in energy trading, a deep understanding of quantitative methodologies, and experience leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Dutch language skills are strongly preferred due to the nature of market interactions and internal collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quantitative traders and analysts.
• Design, implement, and enhance systematic trading strategies across power and energy markets.
• Identify new market opportunities through quantitative research and advanced data analysis.
• Oversee risk management processes and ensure trading activities remain within defined limits.
• Collaborate with technology, data, and research teams to improve trading infrastructure and execution capabilities.
• Drive innovation in forecasting, modelling, and optimization techniques.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making and support the continued growth of the trading business.

Requirements

• Extensive experience trading European power, energy, or related commodity markets.
• Strong quantitative and analytical background with the ability to develop data-driven trading strategies.
• Proven experience managing, coaching, and building trading teams.
• Solid understanding of market fundamentals, risk management, and portfolio optimization.
• Experience working closely with developers, quantitative researchers, and data teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Dutch language proficiency preferred.

Desired Background

• Experience within proprietary trading, utilities, energy trading firms, or commodity-focused investment businesses.
• Knowledge of algorithmic or systematic trading approaches.
• Familiarity with electricity, gas, renewables, balancing markets, or related energy products.
• Advanced degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Econometrics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

• Opportunity to lead and influence a growing trading function.
• High degree of autonomy and impact on trading performance.
• Direct exposure to European energy markets and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborative environment where trading, technology, and quantitative research work closely together.
• Competitive compensation package with performance-driven incentives.