Quantitative Analyst - Structuring and Analysis
Quantitative Analyst - Structuring and Analysis
Description
Quantitative Analyst - Structuring and Analysis
Southern Company Services - Structuring and Analysis
This position will be located at the Energy Center in Birmingham, AL
WORK LOCATION
- This position will be based out of Birmingham, AL, however candidates living outside of the area may be considered with the expectation that they could successfully telework and would be willing to travel to work and/or field location on a routine (to be determined) and as-needed basis.
- This position will require a mix of both remote and office work.
- Some office work can be performed remotely (telework/work from home).
JOB SUMMARY
Structuring and Analysis supports Commercial Operations and Planning, Southern Wholesale Energy, and operating companies (Customers) by providing solutions to complex problems through cutting edge analytics.
This position is responsible for supporting Customers through deal structuring, risk analysis, statistical modeling, and custom tool development.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform robust quantitative analyses for our Customers that:
- Provide risk-adjusted forecasts and views of the world that lead to a competitive advantage in the wholesale market place
- Capture the risk of commercial activity utilizing statistical and production cost models
- Evaluate and propose strategies to help mitigate risk using both standard and complex market instruments
- Lead the development of new tools to solve ever-changing problems in a complex industry
- Evaluate operational and market data to identify opportunities for optimization
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- A degree in an analytical field is required. Some examples include, but are not limited to, quantitative finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering
- An advanced degree in these areas, an MBA, or years of relevant experience is desirable
Experience/Skills:
- Demonstrated ability or training in higher-level mathematics including statistics and optimization techniques
- Proficiency with standard business and analytical software such as Microsoft Office and Excel is required
- Proficiency with mathematical or statistical software packages such as MATLAB and R is desired
- Proficiency with SQL or programming languages (like C or Python) is a plus
- Ability to build productive relationships and work in a fast-paced, competitive environment while handling multiple assignments
- Continuous self-learner
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- This position requires very little travel
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
- Demonstrate Southern Company Values - Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment
- Safety focus and a strong personal safety record
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Limited relocation assistance available
BENEFITS
- Competitive Pay
- Excellent benefits packages which includes:
- Medical and dental coverage
- Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
- Performance-sharing plan
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match
- Bonus opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
*Please submit an updated resume with your application*
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Job Field: Engineering
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham
Operating Company: Southern Company Services
Other Locations: Alabama, United States
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to): No
Work Location(s):
The Energy Center - 3535 Colonnade Parkway (3535Birmingham)
3535 Colonnade Parkway
Birmingham, 35243
Req ID: SCS2010529