Do you have a solid quantitative toolbox and a keen interest in energy markets? Are you ready to join an exciting growth journey and help rethink the future of energy trading in the US? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for a Fundamental Research Analyst to join our expanding Natural Gas team in Austin, Texas. You will be part of our new natural gas trading desk and play a crucial role in building and maintaining fundamental models to develop profitable trading strategies.

Be part of our US growth adventure

At InCommodities, we are on a mission to rethink how data and technology are used in energy trading. Since our founding in 2017, we have grown rapidly into a global team of over 200 talented professionals from 22 countries. Headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark— often referred to as the Silicon Valley of energy trading— we operate with a truly global perspective, extending our activities across Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America.

In 2020, we expanded our US presence by establishing an office in Austin, Texas. Today, our NA organization covers both power and natural gas. In this role, you will be part of our Gas team, which is currently split between Aarhus and Austin. Here, you will collaborate with fellow quantitative minds, including traders, analysts, software developers, and a meteorologist, to develop advanced trading algorithms for financial gas products on CME and ICE.

You can look forward to being at the forefront of trading technology and market insights, working with some of the brightest people in the field of energy trading.

Responsibilities – you will:

• Build and maintain quantitative models of North American natural gas supply-demand models
• Develop and maintain production and demand forecasts
• Create tools and analysis to implement and fine-tune algorithmic trading strategies in collaboration with traders and software developers
• Conduct back-testing and validation processes of algorithmic trading strategies to ensure the reliability and accuracy of models before implementation
• Ensure the quality of input data used in trading models
• Take ownership of documentation to ensure comprehensive coverage of model functionalities and interfaces

Qualifications – we imagine that you:

• Have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in field of commodities fundamental analysis
• Have a master’s degree in finance, economics, or another related quantitative field
• Have strong skills in quantitative modeling (e.g., statistics, data science, econometrics, applied mathematics, physics)
• Have strong programming skills, preferably in Python
• Communicate fluently in English – both written and verbal
• Live in or be willing to relocate to Austin

Personal skills – we expect that you:

• Are detail-oriented and quality-conscious
• Can work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Have a curious mindset and constantly seek to improve the existing
• Have effective communication skills and feel confident in sharing your opinion and knowledge
• Possess a collaborative mindset with a strong emphasis on cross-team and cross-functional cooperation

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Health insurance
• Pension scheme
• Maternity and paternity leave included paid and unpaid options
• Paid time off days and paid holidays
• Meals, snacks and drinks at the office