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JOB TITLE: Quantitative Analyst (I, II, Sr, Lead) 
REQUISITION ID:  FOS00KN
DEPARTMENT:  Market Operations - Topeka General Office or Kansas City Headquarters 
LOCATION:  Kansas City, MO
Topeka, KS   
Scheduled Work Hours:    Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Other hours as required)

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:  
    Perform fundamental and quantitative analysis of wholesale power and natural gas markets to develop market intelligence and support commercial strategy and decision-making.
    Analyze market fundamentals, transmission congestion, natural gas market dynamics, and fuel supply economics to support market participation, asset optimization, and transaction evaluation.
    Evaluate, structure, and value physical and financial energy and natural gas transactions and provide recommendations to support commercial activities across the energy portfolio.
    Assess portfolio, market, and transactional risks and develop analytical approaches to support valuation, optimization, and risk-informed decision-making.
    Develop and maintain analytical, statistical, probabilistic, and simulation models and provide decision support to stakeholders across the organization.
 

Education and Experience Requirements:
    Analyst I, II or Senior: Bachelor's degree in finance, business, mathematics, engineering, financial engineering, physics, economics, statistics, computer science, or equivalent discipline with a strong emphasis in quantitative analysis, energy markets, finance, statistical modeling, computer modeling, or problem solving.
    Lead Analyst: Bachelor's degree in finance, business, mathematics, engineering, financial engineering, physics, economics, statistics, computer science, or an equivalent discipline with a strong emphasis in quantitative analysis, energy markets, finance, statistical modeling, computer modeling, or problem solving. Advanced degrees and professional certifications in risk management, energy markets, or finance (e.g., FRM, ERP, CFA) may be beneficial but are not required.
    All levels of experience will be considered for the role, with a preference given to candidates who have directly relevant industry or functional experience. Final level will be determined at the time of offer. A minimum of 6 years of related experience is required for consideration as a Senior Analyst, and 8 years for a Lead Analyst.  Relevant experience includes work in wholesale power markets, natural gas markets, commodities trading, market analytics, risk management, quantitative modeling, origination, asset valuation, integrated resource planning, finance, or system development.
    Demonstrated success applying quantitative analysis, probabilistic methods, and market fundamentals to support commercial strategy and decision-making, market participation, transaction valuation, portfolio optimization, or risk management is highly valued.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:
    Strong understanding of U.S. wholesale power and natural gas markets, RTO/ISO market constructs, transmission congestion, locational price formation, structured transactions, resource optimization, and risk management concepts.
    Advanced quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to evaluate market conditions, value physical and financial transactions, assess portfolio risk, and identify actionable market intelligence and commercial opportunities.
    Demonstrated ability to develop, apply, and interpret statistical, probabilistic, predictive, valuation, and risk models used to support market analysis, transaction evaluation, resource optimization, and commercial strategy and decision-making.
    Proficiency in data analysis, visualization, and scientific programming tools such as Python, R, Power BI, SQL, and Excel, including the ability to manage and analyze large and complex datasets.
    Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
    Demonstrated ability to leverage advanced analytical methods and technologies to generate market insights, evaluate commercial opportunities, and enhance risk management and decision-making.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:  None

Working Conditions:  Normal office working conditions.

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.