Meteorologist/Hydrologist Job

[Robert.Carruthers]

Leading European Investment Bank - LONDON CITY: Meteorologist / Hydrologist. London

A top tier investment bank based in London is currently looking to expand the scope of its commodities group with the addition of a Meteorologist / Hydrologist to work in it's developing Power and Gas Trading desk, as they look to expand and specialise their more sustainable and green investment products for their clients.

The appropriate candidate should hold a passion for the precise short-term wind & temperature forecasts with a focus on Western and South-Western Europe. You should preferably be from a Physics or mathematical background and hold a Knowledge of mesoscale models, their physics and being able to use them together with the more general mid-range models. Furthermore if you have experience with mesoscale ensemble techniques it will be seen as highly beneficial.

You will have contacts/a network with suppliers of direct wind and temperature data, and monitor their accuracy skill. The appropriate candidate should possess extensive knowledge about hydrology and be interested in being responsible for European hydrology and model run-of-river production & river temperatures and their impact on the Mid Continental Power Markets. You should monitor within-day meteorological circumstances that can impact the demand & supply picture of power and gas. Also it is seen that holding an active Interest in energy & commodity markets whilst being able to work in a high-pressured environment is highly beneficial. You will have to be able to carry out research, and forecast, whilst having a reactive ability to explain critical data at short notice.

Compensation will be excellent, as this role has a very particular skill set. You will also have a bonus that relates to the overall Profit and Loss of the desk, as part of the Trading division. This is a great chance to move into a stable part of the Investment Banking sector, whilst other areas of the market suffer.

If you would like more details, please feel free to get in contact

Regards,

Robert Carruthers

Commodities Consultant

Pathway Banking & Finance

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