Derivatives and Hedging Quant Analyst

Location

Madrid | Spain

Job description

About the business

We are pursuing a transformative strategy agenda called “Positive Motion” which is all about greening our sources of revenue. Within this context Trading competencies are essential to optimize the value from both legacy hydrocarbons and the future molecule flows. It is Trading’s task to maximize value by growing and leveraging the platform. We are actively looking for top talent to join the Derivatives Analyst Desk. The Derivatives Desk is involved in the management of the commodities corporate exposures and its optimization, and actively developing Cepsa marketing price structuring solutions. You´ll help us drive this exciting agenda by handling some of the largest market risks the company is exposed to.

The responsibilities we´ll trust you with

• You´ll handle complex market risk exposures from assets and model them to assess potential impacts on the company's performance.
• You´ll structure hedging strategies to effectively manage corporate exposures through energy derivatives, both linear and non-linear, optimizing risk management practices.
• You´ll support commercial activity by conducting ad-hoc modeling for exposure determination, derivatives pricing, sensitivity calculation, and scenario analysis, providing valuable insights.
• You´ll demonstrate a deep understanding of different market layers and the associated risks, including liquidity, funding, collateral requirements, and counterparty risk, to inform strategic decision-making.
• You´ll maintain awareness of physical positions, derivatives, and market exposures within managed portfolios, providing feedback and reconciliation as needed to ensure accuracy in MtM, P&L, and risk metrics such as Greeks and VaR.
• You´ll collaborate with risk and reporting teams to review company exposure and Profit and Loss reporting, identifying areas for improvement and implementing enhancements as required to optimize risk management processes. 

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is motivated and achieves results, has good interpersonal skills, and thrives in fast-paced environments.

Basic Qualifications

• Ideally 2-5 years’ experience in Quantitative Finance or Modelling role within a financial or energy trading organization. Preferred with a fundamental understanding of trading, risk, and financial modeling, derivative instruments, and hedging techniques.
• Numerated-background bachelor’s degree, e.g. Math, Physics, Engineering or similar. Master´s in Quantitative Finance or related fields would be valuable.

• Ability to understand market exposures and related risk management strategies.
• Strong commercial orientation and market experience, ideally in the energy sector.
• MS Excel proficiency user and coding capabilities (Python, Matlab or similar).
• Fluency in English and Spanish.

Competencies:

• Analytically inclined with high energy, approaching challenges strategically.
• Collaborative team player thriving in a team-based environment.
• Effective relationship builder with a focus on business development.
• Passionate about creating value in trading and financial markets.
• Self-starter with superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective planner and organizer, working towards ambitious targets.

An inclusive and rewarding place to work:

There has never been a more exciting time to work at CEPSA, where we prioritize a positive work environment, offer extensive benefits, and value diversity. Our commitment to inclusivity is apparent through initiatives supporting people with disabilities, addressing, and actively closing gender gaps, and promoting equality regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Additionally, CEPSA provides tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path. Join CEPSA for a workplace where your ideas matter, your skills grow, and your potential unfolds.

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