Quantitative Analyst (I, II, Sr, Lead)

Quantitative Analyst (I, II, Sr, Lead) – FOS00KN Department: Market Operations – Topeka General Office or Kansas City Headquarters Location: Kansas City, MO Alternative: 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 with a strong emphasis in quantitative analysis, energy markets, finance, statistical modeling, computer modeling, or problem solving. Lead Analyst: Bachelor's degree in same fields; 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: preference for candidates with directly relevant industry or functional experience. Minimum 6 years of related experience for Senior Analyst, 8 years for 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. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Evergy is a proud equal‑opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Everyone has a voice and can bring their best every day. Disclaimer The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. #J-18808-Ljbffr Evergy