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We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that’s energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. Wedo energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it and mend it. \nAbout your team:\nAt Centrica Energy, our mission is to move it.\nWe’re energy movers by nature. We’re a global renewable energy trading company which helps move energy from source to use - powering businesses, homes, and societies as they transition to a new sustainable energy future. If the idea of working to create a sustainable energy future also moves you, we may very well be the right place for you.\nIf you are a student who enjoys a high-impact working environment at the forefront of the markets, and you want to see algorithms go from a first spark to actively trading in a matter of weeks, you might be the Student Assistant we are looking for to join us in the Algorithmic Trading team!\nThe role\nYour role as Student Assistant will challenge your creative and technical abilities while you work alongside experienced Quant Traders and Algo Developers. You will get hands-on exposure to the many aspects of algorithmic trading - from data exploration and research to backtesting, implementation, deployment, and monitoring - all while continuing your studies.\nOn an average workday, your main responsibilities will include:\nSupporting the research, development and validation of trading strategies in short-term power markets across Europe and North America, including data analysis and backtesting \nContributing to the creative process around new algo trading concepts by sharing and refining ideas with the team \nHelping to develop and maintain tools that support our algorithmic trading operations \nAssisting with the monitoring and maintenance of live trading strategies \nTogether with Quant Traders, Algo Developers, and traders, you will contribute to monetizing the aforementioned business areas via algorithmic trading, while gaining practical experience and learning from people at the top of their field.\nThis is a part-time student position, designed to fit alongside your studies, and is based out of one of our locations Copenhagen, Denmark.\nThe team\nWe are a cross-disciplinary commercial team consisting of top-level people with diverse quantitative backgrounds, such as mathematicians, physicists, software engineers and computer scientists. We share a mission of spearheading research, development, deployment, and operation of trading algorithms within energy commodity markets.\nIf you are curious, inventive, and open-minded, we are certain you will thrive with us, where discussing at a white-board and sharing trading ideas is equally important to your technical skills. We foster an open, collaborative workspace where continuous learning and professional growth aren’t just encouraged - they’re essential to staying sharp and competitive in the markets.\nYour qualifications\nWe expect you to be currently enrolled in a master’s programme in mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, or a closely related field. No prior work experience is required.\nFurthermore, we expect that you:\nAre talented and passionate about data science and/or quantitative modelling \nHave a strong interest in trading \nBring a commercial mindset and the confidence to take your models to the market \nApproach problems with curiosity, creativity, and an innovative spirit \nAre eager to learn and excel at developing original solutions \nHave working knowledge of Python or R \nThrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment \nHave good communication skills in English \nIt will be an advantage if you have:\nPrevious experience from a relevant internship, student job, or project in data science, quantitative modelling, or trading \nKnowledge of or interest in short-term power markets in Europe or North America \nStrong interest in coding \nAbout Centrica Energy\nWe’re a profitable company that understands the necessity of investment to achieve improvement. If you’ve got the willingness, ambitions, and right attitude we offer a work environment that will help you grow on a professional as well as personal level.\nEnergy markets are increasingly dominated by an ambitious decarbonization agenda, and so are we. Leveraging our in-house talent and specialists, extensive market expertise, technical capabilities, and the strong balance sheet of Centrica plc, we’re focused on delivering on the net-zero agenda as a vital enabler of our future growth. Our ambition is to become Europe’s No. 1 renewable energy trader and a globally important player, and we’re delivering on an ambitious corporate- and commercial strategy to make those ambitions a reality. Our work culture is flexible, entrepreneurial, and collaborative, marked by a high pace and equally high ambitions, but also emphasizing social engagement and having fun.\nWhy should you apply? \nWe’re not a perfect place - but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you. \nhttps://www.morethanacareer.energy/centricaenergy\nIf you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.\nHelp us, help you. 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