Quantitative analyst for Automated Trading of the short-term US power market
Passionate about machine learning, programming, and quantitative research? Join a team of quantitative specialists building the next generation of automated trading strategies.
The job
The team
Your qualifications
We offer
The process
About us
The job
Here’s what the job entails
IIn the role, you will tackle challenging quantitative problems and develop fully automated, machine learning-driven trading strategies for the US short-term power market that have a direct impact on trading performance.
Your key responsibilities include:
designing, developing, and deploying machine learning-driven trading strategies using Python and modern machine learning/deep learning frameworks
transforming large-scale and high-dimensional datasets into actionable trading signals and predictive models
continuously improving existing models, infrastructure, and research processes to maintain a competitive edge
collaborating closely with our US traders and analysts to translate market insights into scalable quantitative solutions
staying at the forefront of developments in machine learning, deep learning, and quantitative finance, and taking full ownership of bringing new ideas into production
The team
Meet the team
You will join our Short-term Automated Trading team, where we develop and operate algorithmic trading strategies in the European electricity markets by applying advanced quantitative methods, machine learning, and automation to make better trading decisions.
We are a team of highly motivated specialists with backgrounds in quantitative finance, mathematics, physics, computer science, and machine learning. We challenge each other's thinking, move quickly from idea to implementation, and share an ambition to build better models and make better trading decisions. We value intellectual curiosity, honest feedback, and rigorous thinking.
You will combine quantitative research, machine learning, and software engineering to uncover market inefficiencies and turn them into profitable trading strategies.
Peder Christian Friis Møller
Head of Energy Trading Foundations & Automated Trading
Your qualifications
But enough about us… over to you!
You’ll work deeply with quantitative modelling and machine learning in a fast-moving domain, so you enjoy tackling complex quantitative challenges and turning ideas into measurable outcomes. You are driven by ownership, excellence, and the opportunity to collaborate with highly skilled colleagues.
We also imagine that you:
hold an MSc or PhD in data science, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field
are an advanced Python developer with experience building robust, production-quality code
have extensive experience with machine learning techniques and frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
keep up with the latest innovation in machine learning and deep learning, and enjoy turning cutting-edge research into practical solutions that deliver measurable value
Please note that prior knowledge of the energy sector is not required for this role. We welcome various levels of experience from a highly analytical environment and will tailor the role to your profile.
We offer
We’ll take good care of you
At Danske Commodities, we take great care of our people. Joining us means you’ll get a lot of great perks – including social events, cultural experiences, tasty food and benefits to better your health, your life and your future.
Here are some of the benefits we offer our employees:
Shape your development tailored growth plans, 100+ DC University courses & Harvard Learning access
100+ yearly events from office parties to DC Sports events, CS:GO team, student network & more
Global career paths as part of our parent company, Equinor’s 20,000-strong international network
Flexible work life adjustable hours, part-time options & up to 2 work from home days/week
Fuel Fridays one paid Friday off every month (July and December excluded)
Top-tier parental leave up to 26 weeks paid, pension during leave & post-leave support
Unlimited paid child's sick days because family comes first
Extra time off 5 additional days on top of your 5 weeks
Senior days extra time off if you’re 55+
Attractive package 10% pension, health insurance, bonus scheme & more
Share savings the option to join Equinor’s attractive share programme
Home setup covered paid internet, phone & IT gear
Free tickets & discounts culture, family fun, hotels, restaurants & more
Organic meals light breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner & take-away
Barista café high-quality coffee, always on us
On-site wellness state-of-the-art gym, physio, chiro and massage therapy
HQ in the heart of Aarhus with stunning views, inspiring architecture and close to public transport
…. and much more
The process
Recruitment process and relocation
You can read more about our recruitment process here . Please note that if you are an international candidate, we will reimburse travel expenses in connection with potential interviews and support you with the relocation process.
About us
What we’re about
At Danske Commodities, we trade energy across 40+ markets and deliver solutions for energy producers and large-scale consumers.
Our people work together to find value in everything we do and deliver it. For our partners. And for the energy system as a whole. Together with our parent company Equinor, we operate on a scale few trading houses can match.
5 L8 A7543 B000412 R1 20 21 A B000409 R1 25 23 A
Our organisation is flat with an open-door policy. We expect you to care. About your work. About your colleagues. And about the difference we make.
Aspiring chefs, beekeepers, runners, parents, gamers – we’re proud of our diversity of ideas. What binds us together is that we all find average genuinely uncomfortable and want to do something about it.
We’re big on trust and providing the freedom for you to thrive. Together, we’ll make sure you’ll be the best version of you. Because happy employees perform better and we’re in this for the long run. No matter the stage in life you’re in, we’ve got you.
Join us. You'll love Mondays.
A workplace like no other
In 2025, we moved into our new headquarters in the heart of Aarhus – a workplace built for the precision, focus and collaboration that define how we work. With state-of-the-art facilities, our own barista café, a modern fitness centre and views worth coming in for.