Quantitative Analyst (I, II, Sr, Lead)

Great Plains Energy$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business, mathematics, or similar with focus on quantitative analysis and energy markets.
  • 6-8 years of relevant experience in energy, finance, or quantitative modeling for varying levels of Analyst roles.
  • Strong background in wholesale power and natural gas markets, including risk management concepts.
  • Experience in applying quantitative analysis and probabilistic methods to commercial decision-making.
  • Skills in data analysis and visualization tools such as Python, R, SQL, and Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct quantitative analysis of power and natural gas markets to inform strategic decisions.
  • Analyze market dynamics and congestion to enhance asset optimization and transaction success.
  • Structure and appraise energy transactions to support commercial activities.
  • Assess risks associated with transactions and develop supportive analytical frameworks.
  • Create and maintain statistical models to assist organizational stakeholders with decision-making.

Benefits

  • Standard Monday to Friday work schedule, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Opportunity for positions ranging from entry-level to senior roles based on experience and qualifications.
Full Job Description
JOB TITLE: Quantitative Analyst (I, II, Sr, Lead)

REQUISITION ID: FOS00KN

DEPARTMENT: Market Operations - Topeka General Office or Kansas City Headquarters

LOCATION: Kansas City, MO

Topeka, KS

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Other hours as required)

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform fundamental and quantitative analysis of wholesale power and natural gas markets to develop market intelligence and support commercial strategy and decision-making.
• Analyze market fundamentals, transmission congestion, natural gas market dynamics, and fuel supply economics to support market participation, asset optimization, and transaction evaluation.
• Evaluate, structure, and value physical and financial energy and natural gas transactions and provide recommendations to support commercial activities across the energy portfolio.
• Assess portfolio, market, and transactional risks and develop analytical approaches to support valuation, optimization, and risk-informed decision-making.
• Develop and maintain analytical, statistical, probabilistic, and simulation models and provide decision support to stakeholders across the organization.

Education and Experience Requirements:
• Analyst I, II or Senior: Bachelor's degree in finance, business, mathematics, engineering, financial engineering, physics, economics, statistics, computer science, or equivalent discipline with a strong emphasis in quantitative analysis, energy markets, finance, statistical modeling, computer modeling, or problem solving.
• Lead Analyst: Bachelor's degree in finance, business, mathematics, engineering, financial engineering, physics, economics, statistics, computer science, or an equivalent discipline with a strong emphasis in quantitative analysis, energy markets, finance, statistical modeling, computer modeling, or problem solving. Advanced degrees and professional certifications in risk management, energy markets, or finance (e.g., FRM, ERP, CFA) may be beneficial but are not required.
• All levels of experience will be considered for the role, with a preference given to candidates who have directly relevant industry or functional experience. Final level will be determined at the time of offer. A minimum of 6 years of related experience is required for consideration as a Senior Analyst, and 8 years for a Lead Analyst. Relevant experience includes work in wholesale power markets, natural gas markets, commodities trading, market analytics, risk management, quantitative modeling, origination, asset valuation, integrated resource planning, finance, or system development.
• Demonstrated success applying quantitative analysis, probabilistic methods, and market fundamentals to support commercial strategy and decision-making, market participation, transaction valuation, portfolio optimization, or risk management is highly valued.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:
• Strong understanding of U.S. wholesale power and natural gas markets, RTO/ISO market constructs, transmission congestion, locational price formation, structured transactions, resource optimization, and risk management concepts.
• Advanced quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to evaluate market conditions, value physical and financial transactions, assess portfolio risk, and identify actionable market intelligence and commercial opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, apply, and interpret statistical, probabilistic, predictive, valuation, and risk models used to support market analysis, transaction evaluation, resource optimization, and commercial strategy and decision-making.
• Proficiency in data analysis, visualization, and scientific programming tools such as Python, R, Power BI, SQL, and Excel, including the ability to manage and analyze large and complex datasets.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage advanced analytical methods and technologies to generate market insights, evaluate commercial opportunities, and enhance risk management and decision-making.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: None

Working Conditions: Normal office working conditions.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

About Great Plains Energy

Great Plains Energy Incorporated was a holding company based in Kansas City, Missouri that owned electric utility Kansas City Power and Light Company and Strategic Energy, LLC, an energy management company. KCP&L established the holding company on October 1, 2001. Great Plains acquired Aquila, Inc. in July, 2008. In 2014, it ranked #855 on the Fortune 1000 list. In 2016, Great Plains and Westar Energy announced merger plans, but this proposed merger was rejected by Kansas Corporation Commission utility regulators as unfavorable to Kansas consumers. A new merger plan with Westar was announced in 2017. As of May 24, 2018, this merger has been approved by both the Missouri Public Service Commission and Kansas regulators, with the combined company to be named Evergy. On October 7, 2019 the two operating companies officially changed names and rebranded to Evergy in the communities they serve.
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