Poste CDI Business Algorithm Analyst

THE COMPANY The European Power Exchange EPEX SPOT SE and its affiliates operate physical short-term electricity markets in Central Western Europe and the United Kingdom. The creation of a pan- European power market is what defines EPEX SPOT’s mission. In 2015, its 280 members traded 566 TWh – a third of the domestic consumption in these eight countries. 49% of its equity is held by HGRT, a holding of transmission system operators. EPEX SPOT is part of EEX Group. For more information, please visit www.epexspot.com. MISSION AND CONTENTS OF THE JOB The Business Algorithm Analyst will work in tight cooperation with the Project department and the Product Development teams. His/her main missions will include the following: Simulations and Analysis: · data manipulation via the developments of ad-hoc scripts (SQL, batch, python) · definition and creation of acceptance tests on different algorithms · simulations · analysis of market indicators · report and presentation Algorithmic Expertise: · writing specifications · analysis and challenge of modeling choices · technical algorithmic recommendations · participation to European work groups on algorithmic topics · perform R&D activities upon needs Project management: · elaboration and follow-up of plannings · reporting and presentations of technical concepts (internal/external) · coordination (internal/external) · budget monitoring SKILLS, ABILITIES, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE · Education : Master degree with a specialisation in applied mathematics/optimisation or equivalent · First experience in the domain of numerical analysis 17/05/2016 POWER FOR TODAY. POWER FOR TOMORROW. TECHNICAL ABILITIES · Computer skills in particular Word, Excel, Powerpoint indispensable. · Working knowledge of a programming language, ideally Python. · Ability to write technical specifications LANGUAGE SKILLS Fluent professional French and English (written and verbal) are required ABILITIES · Analytical skills · Methodical, rigorous with a sense for details · Common sense, autonomous · Being at ease to work in a team · Communication skills (verbal and written) · Project management capabilities, adapted to complex decision-making process and fast-changing environments · Flexibility · Good interpersonal skills · Appetite for multicultural environments EXPERIENCE · The candidate is expected to have a working experience of minimum 3 to 4 years in the field of numerical analysis/ optimisation. · Knowledge of electricity markets and/ or experience of working in a multicultural environment is a plus. STATUS, LOCATION & REMUNERATION · Status: executive · Permanent employment offered · Location: Paris, with frequent short travels in Europe · Remuneration: according to the candidate’s experience and profile Contact s.schott-external@epexspot.com