Data Scientist - Energy Markets

Location Edinburgh
Discipline: Data
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Gary Simpson

Contact email: gary.simpson@change-digital.co.uk
Contact phone: 0141 5668922
Job ref: 151468
Published: 3 days ago
Expiry date: 01 Aug 2025 00:59

Are you a highly experienced Data Scientist ?

Have you worked in the Wholesale Energy Markets ?

Do you have experience in leading Systematic and Algorithmic Trading Developments ?

If so I have a fantastic role with a leading energy company who have significant growth plans.

Its hybrid working and you can be based from either their Perth, Glasgow, Edinburgh or Reading office.

You will be part of the Advanced Analytics & Data team, playing a key roles in enabling automation of wholesale market trading through data, modelling and Generative AI.

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead strategic projects to build capabilities, share knowledge across the Trading Analytics team, and maintain focus on delivering commercial value for Energy Markets.
  • Advocate for best practices in data and modelling, inspire staff, and support career development in a coaching environment..
  • Enhance decision-making through Value  Add Analytics, directly enabling.
  • Lead discussions on market exposures, trading strategies, and asset optimisation
  • Lead the development of Analytics capabilities, optimise performance, and promote reuse of components in EM’s Analytics Platform.
  • Guide the technical direction of Algorithmic Trading capabilities, assess proposed solutions, and balance performance against cost.
  • Drive long-term project planning to enhance future
  • Lead commercial dialogues on market exposures and asset optimisation

 

Your experience should include:

  • Expertise in Wholesale Energy Markets: In-depth understanding of energy markets, with strong commercial insight into propositions and the ability to articulate complex commercial events at the Executive Committee level.
  • Strategic Awareness: Strong awareness of future energy industry challenges and opportunities, with the ability to drive change by influencing stakeholders and developing pragmatic solutions.
  • Advanced Data Science & Analytics: Experience working with cutting-edge data science, modelling, and visualisation techniques, particularly in designing, building, and operating analytics solutions and Trading models using Azure cloud technologies.
  •  Effective Communication: Skilled in senior management communication, delivering critical information clearly and concisely, and influencing senior stakeholders across EM and the broader business.
  • Problem-Solving & Innovation: Intellectual curiosity, excellent quantitative and problem-solving skills, motivated by innovative approaches and the ability to lead change through collaboration.

For more information get in touch asap