Energy Markets Intern (MISO) at Voltus in Remote

Summary: Voltus is a company focused on managing energy through demand response programs. They are seeking an entrepreneurial intern to assist in developing quantitative risk models and analyzing energy markets. Responsibilities: - Develop scalable quantitative risk models and automated tooling to inform market positioning strategies for energy commodities - Create analysis tools to statistically weight possible outcomes of various positions as well as associated risks - Support research into energy markets to identify and model key long-term supply and demand drivers for energy market products - Recommend risk management strategies based on research outcomes, and develop processes for implementation of such strategies across Voltus’s energy market portfolios Required Qualifications: - Desire to become an expert in understanding the role of demand-side resources in energy markets - Background in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or Engineering is required; MBA experience is preferred - Proficient in Python, R, Matlab or similar, as well as SQL and Excel - Strong understanding of financial markets, risk management strategies, and statistical/probabilistic modeling - Must be Bright, Gritty, and Good as well as intellectually curious and comfortable working through ambiguity in a remote, fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications: - MBA experience - Previous experience in energy markets, trading, or market analysis is highly desirable, but not required - Demonstrable prior success in a remote environment strongly preferred Required Skills: Energy markets, Demand-side resource management, Quantitative risk modeling, Python, R, Matlab, SQL, Excel, Financial markets, Risk management strategies, Statistical modeling, Probabilistic modeling, Intellectual curiosity, work through ambiguity