Quantitative Analyst

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Quantitative Analyst

REQUISITION : CFO004U

DEPARTMENT : Strategic Plan and Risk Management or Power Marketing - Kansas City Headquarters or Topeka General Office

LOCATION : Kansas City, MO

Topeka, KS

PAY RANGE : Sr Quantitative Analyst : $88,500 - $118,000

Lead Quantitative Analyst : $104,200 - $138,900

Quantitative Analyst Consultant : $121,900 - $162,500

Scheduled Work Hours : Monday - Friday 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. Job may require additional hours as required.

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

As a Quantitative Analyst, you'll play a key role in developing and implementing quantitative models and strategies to support various aspects of our business, including risk management, trading, investment, and pricing.

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll leverage your expertise in mathematics, statistics, and programming to drive actionable insights and deliver value to our organization.
• Model Development : Develop quantitative models and algorithms to analyze financial markets, assess risk, and optimize trading strategies.
• Data Analysis : Collect, clean, and analyze financial data from various sources to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for trading / marketing.
• Statistical Modeling : Apply statistical techniques and time-series analysis to model financial data, forecast market trends, and estimate risk factors.
• Risk Management : Assess and manage portfolio risk through quantitative risk models and analytics, including Value-at-Risk (VaR) and stress testing.
• Performance Evaluation : Evaluate the performance of quantitative models and strategies, conducting back testing and performance attribution analysis.
• Research and Innovation : Stay abreast of the latest developments in quantitative finance, financial mathematics, and computational methods, and explore innovative approaches to quantitative analysis.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Collaborate with traders, portfolio managers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements, gather insights, and deliver actionable recommendations.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or related field
• Master's degree is preferred
• 5+ years experience as a quantitative analyst or related role in a trading environment

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities :

• Strong quantitative skills, with expertise in mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and programming
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, MATLAB, and experience with quantitative libraries and frameworks
• Knowledge of financial markets, investment products, and trading strategies, with a strong understanding of quantitative finance concepts
• Experience with quantitative modeling techniques such as time-series analysis, regression analysis, and machine learning
• Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Willingness to take on responsibility and challenging work assignments

Licenses, Certifications, and / or Testing :

None.

Working Conditions :

Working conditions will be office based and must be able to work additional hours on short notice.

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.

So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day.

We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

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.