Junior Quantitative Trader

Quick Facts

• Role: Data-driven junior quantitative trader for algorithmic trading development
• Markets: Electricity (spot and forward); commodity markets
• Approach: AI-first stack; strategies run autonomously on real markets with real PnL

Description

You will develop and improve data-driven predictive models and create new algorithmic trading strategies for energy/commodity markets. You’ll work closely with the DevOps team to deploy prepared models into a Kubernetes (k8s) environment. The role supports the transition from spot markets to forward markets.

Responsibilities

• Continuous development of existing prediction models
• Creation of new trading strategies
• Close collaboration with DevOps to implement models into k8s

Requirements

• Experience with Python
• Preferred: experience with Kubernetes (k8s), GitLab, PostgreSQL
• Preferred: experience with electricity trading and/or commodity markets
• Very good English
• Analytical thinking
• University degree in a technical or economics field

Benefits

• Strategies run autonomously on real markets with real PnL; modern AI-first stack
• Modern office near Bořislavka and fitness facilities in the building
• Friendly team atmosphere
• 25 days of vacation plus 4 sick days
• Flexible working hours; option to work from home; 37.5-hour workweek
• Fuel discount card
• Multisport card for you and family members
• Cafeteria benefit: 15,000 CZK/year
• Contribution to pension savings
• Favorable mobile plans for you and family members
• Fresh fruit, coffee, and tea at the workplace
• Quality catering with a significant discount
• Support for education, career growth, and regular language courses
• Additional discounts and bonuses within the KKCG group