Risk Manager (Quant Modelling and Data)

Overview

In this role you will shape market risk across SSE’s evolving energy portfolio, combining quantitative modelling, data leadership, and commercial partnership. You’ll lead a small team to build scalable risk capabilities and support decision-making across trading, generation, and energy products. You’ll engage with stakeholders and senior leadership to deliver robust risk insights in dynamic markets. This is a strategic role at the heart of SSE’s energy transition with a clear impact on risk management and business growth.

Pay / Benefits

• private healthcare discount
• gym membership discounts
• online GP
• 24/7 counselling
• cycle to work scheme
• maternity and adoption pay, paternity leave

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance quantitative market risk models translating trading strategies into risk metrics and controls
• Oversee risk data infrastructure and analytical pipelines ensuring high-quality, timely risk reporting
• Collaborate with Front Office and commercial teams to support new trading strategies and energy products
• Manage and develop a team of analysts, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
• Communicate complex market risk concepts clearly to stakeholders including senior leadership and risk committees

Key requirements

• Extensive experience building quantitative risk models in energy, commodities, or financial markets with knowledge of power and gas markets
• Advanced Python and data analysis skills; experience with SQL, PySpark, or cloud-based platforms
• Proficiency in stochastic modelling, simulation methods, and time series analysis
• Experience working with trading desks and commercial stakeholders in fast-paced markets
• Strong people leadership, relationship-building, and clear communication skills

• collaborative
• leadership
• clear communication
• Python
• SQL
• PySpark

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