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# Risk Manager (Quant Modelling and Data)

- **Company:** SSE plc
- **Location:** Perth, UK
- **Salary:** £58,100.0 - £87,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Cloud Platform System, Pyspark, Integration Frameworks
- **Published:** May 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1dd1bcbc5e79d735

## About the Role

Do you have experience in SQL?, * Strong experience developing quantitative risk models within energy, commodities, or financial markets, with a deep understanding of power and gas markets.

 * Advanced Python and data analysis capabilities, alongside experience working with modern data frameworks such as SQL, PySpark, or cloud-based platforms.
 * Expertise in quantitative techniques such as stochastic modelling, simulation methods, and time series analysis.
 * Experience working collaboratively with trading desks and commercial stakeholders in fast-paced and evolving market environments.
 * A supportive and relationship-oriented approach, with the ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and communicate complex ideas with clarity and confidence.

## Description

We're looking for an experienced and collaborative Energy Markets Risk Manager (Quant Modelling and Data) to play a leading role in shaping how SSE manages market risk across its evolving energy portfolio. Sitting at the heart of the energy transition, this role offers the opportunity to influence decision-making across renewable generation, thermal assets, and energy trading activities. You'll combine quantitative modelling expertise, data leadership, and commercial partnership to help deliver robust and forward-looking risk frameworks in increasingly complex energy markets. Working closely with stakeholders across trading, risk, technology, and senior leadership, you'll lead a small team while helping to build scalable, innovative, and resilient risk capabilities that support SSE's long-term ambitions.

You will

 * Lead the development and enhancement of quantitative market risk models, translating trading strategies into meaningful risk metrics, controls, and insights.
 * Oversee and evolve risk data infrastructure and analytical pipelines, ensuring high-quality, timely, and scalable risk reporting across the business.
 * Partner closely with Front Office and commercial teams to support new trading strategies, bespoke contracts, and emerging energy products.
 * Manage and support a team of analysts, fostering collaboration, technical development, and continuous improvement.
 * Communicate complex market risk concepts clearly and confidently to stakeholders across all levels, including senior leadership and risk committees.


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