Structurer

Structurer Quant - (Junior and Medior)

Full-time Middelburg

We are looking for a talented and motivated Structurer Quant to join our Origination team in Middelburg. As a Structurer you will play a vital role in structuring valuing and optimizing complex energy contracts such as solar and wind PPAs batteries and other flex assets. You will also be responsible for analyzing market developments and quantifying their impact on the companys portfolio.

About us

As of February 11 2025 we operate under the name EP Commodities B.V. (formerly PZEM) part of EP NL and the parent company EPH. Within the legal entity EP Commodities B.V. we work under two brands :

EP NL energy focused on tailored energy supply solutions for large business customers and standard products for SMEs.

EP Commodities specializing in the trading of energy products such as electricity gas and emission allowances.

EP Commodities collaborates closely with EPC also subsidiary of EPH to maximize market opportunities.

The available position is part of the EP Commodities brand where we focus on energy trading and market optimization and are responsible for the EP NL Portfolio.

About the department and your key tasks

Department

Origination is responsible for concluding customized contracts with wholesale counterparties and large corporate end customers. The focus is on the Dutch power gas and green certificates market. The Origination team consists of experienced professionals with a commercial background and quantitatively trained structurers. The commercially oriented originators can rely on a very extensive network of business contacts and have many years of experience in the Dutch energy market. The structurers develop advanced valuation models and apply them to price innovative contracts such as for example on power side solar and wind PPAs batteries and other flex assets.

Responsibilities :

You have an important direct contribution to the Profit & Loss of Sales and Trade within the set (risk) guidelines by structuring valuing and optimizing complex deals.

You analyze market developments by means of mathematical and econometric models and quantify their impact on the EP NL Portfolio.

You actively search for market opportunities and know how to translate these into success factors for the EP NL Portfolio through quantitative hedging and optimization strategies.

You analyze and quantify market risks for risk management and optimization of the Trading Book.

You initiate or create opportunities for improvement and commercial quantitative marketing methods resulting in innovative products product-market combinations and risk management solutions for asset Backed Trading / Origination.

You are the linking pin between Analysis on the one hand and commercial departments such as Sales and Trade on the other and know how to translate quantitative methods and techniques in a pragmatic and understandable way and apply them for commercial purposes.

You are the linking pin between the Trade and Risk Management and are able to convincingly obtain approval for applied methods and techniques and the pricing policy.

You are the linking pin between the business and Finance / IT regarding the processing of complex products in reports and systems and providing transparent insight into the results and risks of complex products and derivatives of Sales and Trade.

A Junior Structurer will be trained and coached on job to develop knowledge and skill set to perform the above tasks independently over time.

Knowledge experience and skills field

For Medior position we will require most of the following knowledge experience and skill sets mentioned below. For Junior position we are flexible on the knowledge experience and skill set.

Knowledge of financial portfolio management and financial quantitative methods and techniques;

Expertise in complex energy contracts (structured products) and financial products (derivatives);

Expertise in econometric / mathematical models;

Knowledge of relevant (international) markets market movements and market data;

Knowledge of energy trading;

Knowledge of physical energy assets (power stations gas storage etc.);

Knowledge of used software applications (Matlab EBASE);

Advanced programming knowledge (Python Matlab VBA);

Strong environmental awareness with regard to macro-economic developments and knows how to translate these into consequences for the asset strategy and delivery portfolio;

What do we expect from you

You have completed an exact study (MSc PhD) for example quantitative finance econometrics mathematics or a comparable quantitative discipline and you have work experience in a comparable position. You are commercially driven and result oriented. You have an affinity with financial quantitative methods and techniques. Knowledge of energy markets and trade is an important advantage.

What do we have to offer

You will work at our office in Middelburg. Our dynamic and challenging environment along with the interaction with various international professionals offers plenty of opportunities for your personal and professional development. You will receive a comprehensive and attractive benefits package including :

A challenging job within an ambitious company.

Salary Junior position is min. 4653 and max. 6170 gross a month. The salary of the medior position is min. 5314 and max. 7049 gross a month.

A variable remuneration applies

Excellent employee benefits including discount on health insurance attractive discounts for staff facilities

A Benefit Budget that lets you decide on the allocation of your benefits yourself

An ideal work location to achieve a healthy work-life balance.

A collective health insurance.

• Depending on relevant knowledge and experience a starting scale may also apply.

An assessment can be part of the selection procedure.

Do you see yourself in this job opportunity and are you ready for the challenge We encourage you to apply even if youre not a 100% match! Dont wait too long as the vacancy will close once we find the right candidate. Wed love to hear from you! Apply now and become our new Structurer!

Join our team

Would you like to strengthen our organization team Then we would love to hear more about you!

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 4066 - 6206