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**Junior Energy Quantitative Analyst - 21964** - **Role:** Collaborate with senior quants and trading desks to develop and maintain energy derivatives valuation and physical asset optimization models. - **Location:** Houston - **Requirements:** 0-3 years of experience in quantitative, analytical, or financial modeling; strong academic background in a quantitative discipline; proficiency in Python, exposure to C++, SQL or similar; foundational knowledge of energy markets and quantitative techniques; strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. - **Benefits:** Competitive benefits package including wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, health insurance, 401(k), and recognition programs. Macquarie offers flexible working arrangements and reimbursement for work from home equipment. - **About Macquarie:** Global financial services group operating in 31 markets, empowering diverse people to build a better future.
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Junior Energy Quantitative Analyst
Additional office locations
Houston
Job ID
21964
Date
28-Apr-2026
Permanent - Full time, Junior
Job category
Commodities, Quantitative Analysis
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We are seeking a motivated early career professional to join our team as a Junior Energy Quantitative Analyst, with a focus on derivatives pricing and physical asset modelling within our Commodities and Global Markets group. This role will be based in our Houston office.
As part of the Quantitative Strategist team, you will support senior quants and trading desks by applying quantitative methods to develop and maintain models used for energy derivatives valuation and physical asset optimization. The role is designed to build foundational experience while contributing to revenue generation, operational efficiency, and risk management.
Success in this role will be driven by a strong interest in quantitative problem solving, a desire to learn innovative modelling techniques, and the ability to deliver accurate, scalable solutions. Effective communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to collaborate with traders and other stakeholders in a fast paced environment are essential.
At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. Youll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.
What role will you play?
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In this role, you will provide quantitative support to traders, structurers, and risk managers and assist in the development and maintenance of production grade quantitative models and analytical tools. On a day-to-day basis, you will research and help implement valuation and optimization models for physical assets such as power plants, storage facilities, and renewable energy projects. You will also contribute to enhancing and industrializing existing pricing, risk, and data analysis tools for use within front office platforms, as well as assisting with scenario analysis and simulations to support trading strategy and decision making.
What you offer
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- 03 years of experience in a quantitative, analytical, or financial modeling role; experience in energy markets is a plus.
- A strong academic background with a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline (e.g., mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, or related field).
- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, with exposure to C++, SQL, or similar languages preferred.
- Foundational knowledge of energy markets (power and/or gas) and quantitative techniques, including numerical methods, optimization, or stochastic processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- This is an excellent opportunity to develop deep quantitative and commercial expertise as part of a global team closely aligned with revenue generating activities.
We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.
What we offer
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At Macquarie, youre empowered to shape a career thats rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:
- 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
- 20 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks paid leave for secondary caregivers
- 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
- Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account and dependent day care savings account; life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans; 401(k) and short/long term disability
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
- Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
- Recognition and service awards
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
- Reimbursement for work from home equipment
About Commodities and Global Markets
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Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance.
Empowering all kinds of bright and driven people
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We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all that values and respects different experiences, skillsets and perspectives. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.
We provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an accommodation, please let us know during the application process.
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