Open Application: Quantitative Trading Analyst

Dexter Energy is an Amsterdam-based scale-up developing AI-powered forecasting and optimization solutions that help renewable energy companies navigate short-term power markets. We are passionate about accelerating the shift to a sustainable and affordable energy system, enabling the market to move away from fossil fuels toward a future powered by renewables.

About This Role

We’re looking for exceptional quantitative trading talent with hands-on expertise in energy markets. If you’re a senior quant or trading analyst ready to step out of the traditional trading firm environment and join a company where developing products, models, and algorithms is the priority—not just an aside to daily trading operations—this could be the next exciting chapter in your career.

In this open application role, we’re seeking someone who can work independently, contributing high-impact insights and designs across several key areas:

• Feature Research: Defining and developing new features for trading and forecasting models.

• System/Model Design: Setting up and refining backtesting frameworks, and designing models and algorithms.

• Trading Opportunities Analysis: Identifying which markets and trading opportunities to pursue, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals.

• Risk Framework Development: Contributing to robust frameworks that assess and mitigate risks in our AI-driven forecasts and strategies.

Note: This open application is not for a defined role or team, but rather an invitation to explore impactful opportunities together.

Why Join Dexter?

You might be ready for Dexter if:

• You’re eager to be part of an algorithmic trading company where you’ll work alongside top ML experts and software developers, staying at the forefront of market innovation.

• You’re drawn to a data-driven, mission-focused company that leverages tech to create a meaningful impact on the energy sector.

• You’re looking for a flexible, forward-thinking environment where ideas turn into impactful solutions, and your expertise can help drive the transition to renewable energy.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and validate models and algorithms to support short-term energy market strategies.

• Establish and optimize backtesting frameworks to ensure model robustness and reliability.

• Contribute to price forecasting model enhancements and automated trade strategy development.

• Collaborate with our data science and software engineering teams to transition research to production.

About You

To thrive in this role, you bring:

• Expertise in Short-Term Algo Energy Trading: Hands-on experience developing automated trading services on short-term power markets, especially in EU and UK markets. Experience in both asset-backed trading and proprietary trading is highly valuable, as we use diverse perspectives to create our product.

• Proven Trading Firm Experience: At least 3+ years in a top-tier trading firm or 5+ years from a recognized trading powerhouse.

• Proficiency with the Python data stack (e.g., pandas, scikit-learn, Jupyter).

• Model Building & System Design Skills: Experience in developing and evaluating price forecasting models, setting up backtesting frameworks, and designing automated trading strategies.

• Excellent communication skills: a good command of the English language, and the ability to explain complex concepts concisely and clearly

• Drive for Innovation: Excitement to push boundaries and experiment with new features, backed by a data-first approach.

Working with Us

Headquartered in Amsterdam, we’re a hybrid team that values both the productivity of remote work and the benefits of in-person collaboration. Most of us head to the office 2-3 days each week to brainstorm, share ideas, and keep projects moving forward together.

Join Dexter Energy through our Open Application and let’s explore how you can make an impact on the renewable energy revolution. Apply now and become part of a company dedicated to clean tech innovation and sustainable energy.

Dexter is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.