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Our client, a prominent financial institution in Fort Worth, Texas, US , is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Quantitative Analyst to join their team. This hybrid role involves developing and implementing sophisticated financial models to support trading strategies, risk management, and product development. You will work closely with portfolio managers, traders, and risk officers to translate complex financial concepts into robust quantitative frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background in a quantitative field, coupled with practical experience in financial modeling, statistical analysis, and programming. Responsibilities include designing, testing, and validating pricing models, risk models, and portfolio optimization algorithms. You will also be involved in data analysis, performance attribution, and the generation of insightful reports for senior management. We are looking for an individual with excellent problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of financial markets, and proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or C++. This hybrid position requires regular on-site collaboration with team members and stakeholders, while allowing for focused analytical work remotely. The ability to communicate complex quantitative concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences is essential. Join a leading financial firm and contribute to its success through rigorous quantitative analysis and innovative financial modeling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and backtest quantitative models for pricing derivatives, risk assessment, and portfolio optimization.
• Perform statistical analysis on large datasets to identify market trends and trading opportunities.
• Build and maintain robust financial models for various asset classes.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to refine trading strategies and risk parameters.
• Conduct sensitivity analysis and stress testing on existing models.
• Generate reports and visualizations to communicate model results and insights to stakeholders.
• Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and regulatory compliance of all quantitative models.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in quantitative finance, econometrics, and computational methods.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the team's software development best practices.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Quantitative Analyst or in a similar quantitative role within the financial industry.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, C++, or MATLAB.
• Solid understanding of financial markets, derivative pricing, and risk management principles.
• Experience with statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing team collaboration with independent work.
• Experience with SQL and database management is a plus.

This role is primarily based in our Fort Worth, Texas, US office, requiring regular in-person interaction, with some flexibility for remote work.

Our client is a cutting-edge financial services firm seeking a highly analytical and skilled Quantitative Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to contribute to our sophisticated financial modeling and analytics efforts from your preferred location. You will be responsible for developing and implementing complex mathematical models, performing statistical analysis, and contributing to data-driven decision-making across various financial products and strategies. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in finance, mathematics, statistics, and programming, with a proven ability to translate complex quantitative concepts into actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and implement quantitative models for pricing, risk management, and trading strategies.
• Perform statistical analysis of large datasets to identify trends, correlations, and patterns.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, traders, and risk managers to understand their quantitative needs.
• Design and conduct backtesting and validation of models.
• Contribute to the development of data pipelines and analytics infrastructure.
• Generate reports and visualizations to communicate complex quantitative findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of advancements in quantitative finance, machine learning, and data science.
• Ensure the accuracy, robustness, and efficiency of developed models.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of quantitative methodologies and tools.
• Assist in the documentation and deployment of quantitative models.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in a quantitative field such as Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, or a related role.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in quantitative finance (e.g., Python, R, C++).
• Strong knowledge of statistical methods, time series analysis, and financial mathematics.
• Experience with financial data sources and analytical tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques is a plus.
• Experience with data visualization tools is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects in a remote environment.

Our client, a leading financial institution in **Atlanta, Georgia**, is seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Analyst to join their sophisticated trading analytics team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work closely with traders and portfolio managers, developing and implementing complex mathematical models and algorithms that drive investment strategies. You will be responsible for designing, backtesting, and deploying quantitative trading strategies across various asset classes. This includes conducting in-depth market research, performing statistical analysis of financial data, and building predictive models to identify arbitrage opportunities and manage risk. A strong understanding of financial markets, derivatives pricing, and programming languages like Python or R is essential. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional analytical abilities, a meticulous attention to detail, and a passion for innovation in quantitative finance. You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the continuous improvement of our trading infrastructure and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement quantitative trading models and strategies.
• Perform statistical analysis on large financial datasets.
• Design and execute backtesting frameworks for evaluating model performance.
• Collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to understand their needs and translate them into quantitative solutions.
• Identify and exploit market inefficiencies through data-driven insights.
• Conduct research on new financial instruments and market trends.
• Monitor and manage risk associated with implemented strategies.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the firm's quantitative infrastructure.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience in quantitative finance, algorithmic trading, or financial modeling.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, C++, or Java.
• Expertise in statistical modeling, time series analysis, and machine learning techniques.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, derivatives, and risk management.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment.

This position offers a competitive compensation package, including a significant bonus structure, and excellent opportunities for professional growth within a renowned financial organization.

Our client, a well-established financial institution in **Dallas, Texas, US**, is seeking a talented Quantitative Analyst to join their sophisticated trading and risk management division. This hybrid role offers a blend of on-site collaboration for team synergy and remote flexibility for focused analysis. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background in a quantitative field and extensive experience in developing and implementing complex financial models. You will be responsible for designing, testing, and deploying quantitative strategies for trading, risk assessment, and portfolio optimization. This includes leveraging statistical techniques, programming skills, and deep market knowledge to drive financial performance and manage risk effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, backtest, and implement quantitative trading strategies across various asset classes.
• Build and maintain complex financial models for pricing derivatives, risk management, and portfolio allocation.
• Analyze large datasets to identify market trends, trading opportunities, and risk factors.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to understand their needs and provide analytical support.
• Ensure the accuracy and efficiency of trading algorithms and risk systems.
• Research and apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to financial modeling problems.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on model performance, market analysis, and risk exposures.
• Stay abreast of financial market developments and innovations in quantitative finance.
• Contribute to the development of new financial products and risk management frameworks.
• Work with technology teams to ensure robust implementation of models and systems.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, or algorithmic trading within the financial services industry.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or R.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, derivatives pricing, and portfolio theory.
• Experience with statistical modeling, time series analysis, and machine learning algorithms.
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and computational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, collaborating with team members both in-office and remotely.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly analytical individual to contribute to critical financial operations and innovation within a leading firm in **Dallas, Texas, US**. We are looking for passionate and skilled quants ready to tackle complex challenges in a dynamic market.

We are Lightsource bp - and we're on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.
For over a decade we've been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.
Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.
Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024. As a global developer, LSbp has adopted a capital-light model designed to retain management and equity interest in projects whilst minimising capex and debt consolidation. Therefore, once developed, project funding is relying extensively on third party capital including debt, tax equity, structured and/or common equity.
This is a hybrid role and must be perfromed out of our Austin, Denver, or San Francisco office.
**What you'll do**
**Core Responsibilities**
**Financial Modelling**
- For each individual asset portfolio, creating, developing and maintaining appropriate and robust financial models capable of:
o calculating returns and valuations for investments.
o sizing debt, calculating ratios and running sensitivities for different scenarios; and
o assisting in short-, medium- and long-term corporate level business planning and budgeting.
- Update portfolio models with actuals provided by the Finance team.
- Providing support in debt financing/re-financing and M&A transactions.
- Working with independent advisors (technical, legal, tax) and internal teams to develop in-depth knowledge of value drivers (e.g. technical, tax & accounting, Opex assumptions, and optimum capital structure).
- Providing good quality, timely financial modelling advice to stakeholders (debt, tax equity, partners & internal stakeholders), in a way that non-specialists can readily understand.
- Maintaining the monthly, semi-annual and annual cash flow models and assessing the impacts of model outputs on short- or long-term financing requirements.
- Supporting with Budgeting and financial planning.
- Supporting with Board presentations and analysis for various stakeholders.
**Portfolio Valuation Activities**
- On a regular basis, review the Asset Valuation Framework and provide update recommendations on matters including:
o Valuation methodology
o Modelling assumptions setting
o Financial KPIs and sensitivities to report
- Update on a semi-annual basis all individual asset portfolio model by:
o Collating from other teams and/or recommending modelling assumptions in accordance with the Asset Valuation Framework
o Updating models with financial actuals provided by the finance team and any agreed updated modelling assumptions;
o Delivering updated outputs, KPIs and sensitivities in accordance with the Asset Valuation Framework.
- Prepare valuation reports (PowerPoint / word) in a timely manner (expected to be semi-annually).
- Provide ad-hoc model update to support specific investment or divestment initiatives undertaken by the IM team or the wider group.
- Create or update portfolio models for valuation and divestment purposes.
**Within the Investment Management Team**
- Support the IM Portfolio Management group on investor compliance matters including but not limited to modelling and presentations to lenders and other external parties (tax equity, JV partners etc.).
- Support the risk management & optimization of assets by
o Performing financial analysis of proposals from other members of the team (e.g. Commercial Investment Director) or other LSbp teams (e.g. power marketing)
o Providing analytical support on risk analysis / scenario planning under the guidance of other members of the team
- Provide analytical and modelling support to investment / divestment opportunities
- In conjunction with the wider IM team (and other cross-functional and local teams) contribute to the generation of new asset investment or divestment ideas, which, then, may be discussed with other teams, analyzed and eventually implemented.
Such ideas to cover:
o Maintenance capex
o Operational improvement
o Site improvement (e.g. extension, new battery etc.)
o Other Commercial improvements (e.g. amendment to commercial contracts)
o Potential assets candidate for divestments or refinancing
Interaction with Other Teams
- Report / recommend (where applicable) to internal stakeholders (e.g. Regional CFO, Regional Head of Asset Management, LSbp executive committee etc.) on financial performance or valuation matters relating to the portfolio being managed.
- Day-to-day engagement with the Structured Finance Team including but not limited to:
o Seeking full understanding of closed projects.
o Taking ownership of financial close models (with a view to creating a fit-for-purpose valuation model);
o Ensuring valuation models share best practice with the structured finance modelling team.
o Supporting refinancing or M&A processes led by the Structured Finance Team
- Day-to-Day engagement with other teams including but not limited to:
o Ensuring that actual performance (prepared by the Finance team) is analyzed and incorporated in the valuation models on a regular basis.
o Ensuring modelling assumptions have been collated and/or reviewed with other teams (e.g. Asset Management, local development, tax etc.) in accordance with the Asset Valuation Framework.
o Ad-hoc interaction in relation to valuation of potential investments / disposals.
**Who we're looking for**
**Knowledge**
- Strong excel skills, VBA, Power Query, Power Bi (or similar data analysis tools) are a must
- Able to build financial models for project valuations and raising project level debt
- Understanding the key drivers that will impact a valuation
- Understanding key project finance debt sizing requirements.
- Good exposure and understanding of typical tax-related problems that can arise from investing in businesses outside the UK.
**Qualifications**
- Engineering or business degree
**Experience**
- Proven ability to independently build financial models (including operating models), run sensitivities and question assumptions on project finance transactions.
- Track record of acting as the primary modeler on a debt raising transaction within a financial institution, a financial advisory or a model auditing firm.
- Prior experience in taking a project through an IC committee including building models which present the business case for investing in a project would be a plus, although not necessarily required.
- Prior valuation experience would be a plus but is not necessarily required
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
**What challenges can you expect in this role?**
- In this role, you are expected to deal with multiple stakeholders across a complex matrix environment. You may not have all "pieces of the jigsaw" at any one time, but will be expected to think two or three shots ahead
- You (alongside the wider IM team) are expected to support Regional Heads by going into the details and "distilling" critical matters
- You must handle regular tasks in a consistent, predictable and professional manner whilst being able to step-up on "emergencies" or critical issues,
- You must be able to connect with multiple stakeholders and think globally - e.g. leverage best practices or learning from one area into the wider portfolio; provide strategic portfolio or regional insight from a detailed understanding of specific assets
**Why you'll make a great member of the team?**
**Personal qualities**
- Ability to organize workload and prioritize to maximum effect for both you and your team.
- Flexible approach in a fast-paced business which is constantly changing, keeping a clear head under pressure.
- Excellent attention to detail when checking information with an ability to recognize and question anomalies.
- Keen problem solver who can focus on appropriate details when solving problems and propose effective solutions.
- In addition to the modelling focus, communication and presentation skills are a must. The role will involve building bridges and strong connection with other teams in a matrix environment.
**We offer**
+ Competitive compensation: $142,000 to $57,000 annually plus a 20% annual bonus.
+ Health, dental, prescription, and vision care for US team members starts on your first day of employment with zero premiums for employee-only coverage.
+ Retention bonuses
+ Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually plus 11 paid holidays
+ 401(k) plan, with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.
+ Hybrid working environment (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in office, Monday and Friday remote)
+ Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to 100 and a monthly commuter benefit of up to 150.
+ Lifestyle Savings Account and more!
**Why you'll want to work with us**
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow - a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.
Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension, and other local benefits.
Be inspired: Join an agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems and biodiversity across the world.
Our core values: Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.
_We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations._

We are Lightsource bp - and we're on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.
For over a decade we've been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.
Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.
Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024. As a global developer, LSbp has adopted a capital-light model designed to retain management and equity interest in projects whilst minimising capex and debt consolidation. Therefore, once developed, project funding is relying extensively on third party capital including debt, tax equity, structured and/or common equity.
This is a hybrid role and must be perfromed out of our Austin, Denver, or San Francisco office.
**What you'll do**
**Core Responsibilities**
**Financial Modelling**
- For each individual asset portfolio, creating, developing and maintaining appropriate and robust financial models capable of:
o calculating returns and valuations for investments.
o sizing debt, calculating ratios and running sensitivities for different scenarios; and
o assisting in short-, medium- and long-term corporate level business planning and budgeting.
- Update portfolio models with actuals provided by the Finance team.
- Providing support in debt financing/re-financing and M&A transactions.
- Working with independent advisors (technical, legal, tax) and internal teams to develop in-depth knowledge of value drivers (e.g. technical, tax & accounting, Opex assumptions, and optimum capital structure).
- Providing good quality, timely financial modelling advice to stakeholders (debt, tax equity, partners & internal stakeholders), in a way that non-specialists can readily understand.
- Maintaining the monthly, semi-annual and annual cash flow models and assessing the impacts of model outputs on short- or long-term financing requirements.
- Supporting with Budgeting and financial planning.
- Supporting with Board presentations and analysis for various stakeholders.
**Portfolio Valuation Activities**
- On a regular basis, review the Asset Valuation Framework and provide update recommendations on matters including:
o Valuation methodology
o Modelling assumptions setting
o Financial KPIs and sensitivities to report
- Update on a semi-annual basis all individual asset portfolio model by:
o Collating from other teams and/or recommending modelling assumptions in accordance with the Asset Valuation Framework
o Updating models with financial actuals provided by the finance team and any agreed updated modelling assumptions;
o Delivering updated outputs, KPIs and sensitivities in accordance with the Asset Valuation Framework.
- Prepare valuation reports (PowerPoint / word) in a timely manner (expected to be semi-annually).
- Provide ad-hoc model update to support specific investment or divestment initiatives undertaken by the IM team or the wider group.
- Create or update portfolio models for valuation and divestment purposes.
**Within the Investment Management Team**
- Support the IM Portfolio Management group on investor compliance matters including but not limited to modelling and presentations to lenders and other external parties (tax equity, JV partners etc.).
- Support the risk management & optimization of assets by
o Performing financial analysis of proposals from other members of the team (e.g. Commercial Investment Director) or other LSbp teams (e.g. power marketing)
o Providing analytical support on risk analysis / scenario planning under the guidance of other members of the team
- Provide analytical and modelling support to investment / divestment opportunities
- In conjunction with the wider IM team (and other cross-functional and local teams) contribute to the generation of new asset investment or divestment ideas, which, then, may be discussed with other teams, analyzed and eventually implemented.
Such ideas to cover:
o Maintenance capex
o Operational improvement
o Site improvement (e.g. extension, new battery etc.)
o Other Commercial improvements (e.g. amendment to commercial contracts)
o Potential assets candidate for divestments or refinancing
Interaction with Other Teams
- Report / recommend (where applicable) to internal stakeholders (e.g. Regional CFO, Regional Head of Asset Management, LSbp executive committee etc.) on financial performance or valuation matters relating to the portfolio being managed.
- Day-to-day engagement with the Structured Finance Team including but not limited to:
o Seeking full understanding of closed projects.
o Taking ownership of financial close models (with a view to creating a fit-for-purpose valuation model);
o Ensuring valuation models share best practice with the structured finance modelling team.
o Supporting refinancing or M&A processes led by the Structured Finance Team
- Day-to-Day engagement with other teams including but not limited to:
o Ensuring that actual performance (prepared by the Finance team) is analyzed and incorporated in the valuation models on a regular basis.
o Ensuring modelling assumptions have been collated and/or reviewed with other teams (e.g. Asset Management, local development, tax etc.) in accordance with the Asset Valuation Framework.
o Ad-hoc interaction in relation to valuation of potential investments / disposals.
**Who we're looking for**
**Knowledge**
- Strong excel skills, VBA, Power Query, Power Bi (or similar data analysis tools) are a must
- Able to build financial models for project valuations and raising project level debt
- Understanding the key drivers that will impact a valuation
- Understanding key project finance debt sizing requirements.
- Good exposure and understanding of typical tax-related problems that can arise from investing in businesses outside the UK.
**Qualifications**
- Engineering or business degree
**Experience**
- Proven ability to independently build financial models (including operating models), run sensitivities and question assumptions on project finance transactions.
- Track record of acting as the primary modeler on a debt raising transaction within a financial institution, a financial advisory or a model auditing firm.
- Prior experience in taking a project through an IC committee including building models which present the business case for investing in a project would be a plus, although not necessarily required.
- Prior valuation experience would be a plus but is not necessarily required
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
**What challenges can you expect in this role?**
- In this role, you are expected to deal with multiple stakeholders across a complex matrix environment. You may not have all "pieces of the jigsaw" at any one time, but will be expected to think two or three shots ahead
- You (alongside the wider IM team) are expected to support Regional Heads by going into the details and "distilling" critical matters
- You must handle regular tasks in a consistent, predictable and professional manner whilst being able to step-up on "emergencies" or critical issues,
- You must be able to connect with multiple stakeholders and think globally - e.g. leverage best practices or learning from one area into the wider portfolio; provide strategic portfolio or regional insight from a detailed understanding of specific assets
**Why you'll make a great member of the team?**
**Personal qualities**
- Ability to organize workload and prioritize to maximum effect for both you and your team.
- Flexible approach in a fast-paced business which is constantly changing, keeping a clear head under pressure.
- Excellent attention to detail when checking information with an ability to recognize and question anomalies.
- Keen problem solver who can focus on appropriate details when solving problems and propose effective solutions.
- In addition to the modelling focus, communication and presentation skills are a must. The role will involve building bridges and strong connection with other teams in a matrix environment.
**We offer**
+ Competitive compensation: $142,000 to $57,000 annually plus a 20% annual bonus.
+ Health, dental, prescription, and vision care for US team members starts on your first day of employment with zero premiums for employee-only coverage.
+ Retention bonuses
+ Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually plus 11 paid holidays
+ 401(k) plan, with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.
+ Hybrid working environment (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in office, Monday and Friday remote)
+ Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to 100 and a monthly commuter benefit of up to 150.
+ Lifestyle Savings Account and more!
**Why you'll want to work with us**
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow - a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.
Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension, and other local benefits.
Be inspired: Join an agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems and biodiversity across the world.
Our core values: Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.
_We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations._

We are Lightsource bp - and we're on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.
For over a decade we've been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.
Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.
Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024. As a global developer, LSbp has adopted a capital-light model designed to retain management and equity interest in projects whilst minimising capex and debt consolidation. Therefore, once developed, project funding is relying extensively on third party capital including debt, tax equity, structured and/or common equity.
This is a hybrid role and must be perfromed out of our Austin, Denver, or San Francisco office.
**What you'll do**
**Core Responsibilities**
**Financial Modelling**
- For each individual asset portfolio, creating, developing and maintaining appropriate and robust financial models capable of:
o calculating returns and valuations for investments.
o sizing debt, calculating ratios and running sensitivities for different scenarios; and
o assisting in short-, medium- and long-term corporate level business planning and budgeting.
- Update portfolio models with actuals provided by the Finance team.
- Providing support in debt financing/re-financing and M&A transactions.
- Working with independent advisors (technical, legal, tax) and internal teams to develop in-depth knowledge of value drivers (e.g. technical, tax & accounting, Opex assumptions, and optimum capital structure).
- Providing good quality, timely financial modelling advice to stakeholders (debt, tax equity, partners & internal stakeholders), in a way that non-specialists can readily understand.
- Maintaining the monthly, semi-annual and annual cash flow models and assessing the impacts of model outputs on short- or long-term financing requirements.
- Supporting with Budgeting and financial planning.
- Supporting with Board presentations and analysis for various stakeholders.
**Portfolio Valuation Activities**
- On a regular basis, review the Asset Valuation Framework and provide update recommendations on matters including:
o Valuation methodology
o Modelling assumptions setting
o Financial KPIs and sensitivities to report
- Update on a semi-annual basis all individual asset portfolio model by:
o Collating from other teams and/or recommending modelling assumptions in accordance with the Asset Valuation Framework
o Updating models with financial actuals provided by the finance team and any agreed updated modelling assumptions;
o Delivering updated outputs, KPIs and sensitivities in accordance with the Asset Valuation Framework.
- Prepare valuation reports (PowerPoint / word) in a timely manner (expected to be semi-annually).
- Provide ad-hoc model update to support specific investment or divestment initiatives undertaken by the IM team or the wider group.
- Create or update portfolio models for valuation and divestment purposes.
**Within the Investment Management Team**
- Support the IM Portfolio Management group on investor compliance matters including but not limited to modelling and presentations to lenders and other external parties (tax equity, JV partners etc.).
- Support the risk management & optimization of assets by
o Performing financial analysis of proposals from other members of the team (e.g. Commercial Investment Director) or other LSbp teams (e.g. power marketing)
o Providing analytical support on risk analysis / scenario planning under the guidance of other members of the team
- Provide analytical and modelling support to investment / divestment opportunities
- In conjunction with the wider IM team (and other cross-functional and local teams) contribute to the generation of new asset investment or divestment ideas, which, then, may be discussed with other teams, analyzed and eventually implemented.
Such ideas to cover:
o Maintenance capex
o Operational improvement
o Site improvement (e.g. extension, new battery etc.)
o Other Commercial improvements (e.g. amendment to commercial contracts)
o Potential assets candidate for divestments or refinancing
Interaction with Other Teams
- Report / recommend (where applicable) to internal stakeholders (e.g. Regional CFO, Regional Head of Asset Management, LSbp executive committee etc.) on financial performance or valuation matters relating to the portfolio being managed.
- Day-to-day engagement with the Structured Finance Team including but not limited to:
o Seeking full understanding of closed projects.
o Taking ownership of financial close models (with a view to creating a fit-for-purpose valuation model);
o Ensuring valuation models share best practice with the structured finance modelling team.
o Supporting refinancing or M&A processes led by the Structured Finance Team
- Day-to-Day engagement with other teams including but not limited to:
o Ensuring that actual performance (prepared by the Finance team) is analyzed and incorporated in the valuation models on a regular basis.
o Ensuring modelling assumptions have been collated and/or reviewed with other teams (e.g. Asset Management, local development, tax etc.) in accordance with the Asset Valuation Framework.
o Ad-hoc interaction in relation to valuation of potential investments / disposals.
**Who we're looking for**
**Knowledge**
- Strong excel skills, VBA, Power Query, Power Bi (or similar data analysis tools) are a must
- Able to build financial models for project valuations and raising project level debt
- Understanding the key drivers that will impact a valuation
- Understanding key project finance debt sizing requirements.
- Good exposure and understanding of typical tax-related problems that can arise from investing in businesses outside the UK.
**Qualifications**
- Engineering or business degree
**Experience**
- Proven ability to independently build financial models (including operating models), run sensitivities and question assumptions on project finance transactions.
- Track record of acting as the primary modeler on a debt raising transaction within a financial institution, a financial advisory or a model auditing firm.
- Prior experience in taking a project through an IC committee including building models which present the business case for investing in a project would be a plus, although not necessarily required.
- Prior valuation experience would be a plus but is not necessarily required
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
**What challenges can you expect in this role?**
- In this role, you are expected to deal with multiple stakeholders across a complex matrix environment. You may not have all "pieces of the jigsaw" at any one time, but will be expected to think two or three shots ahead
- You (alongside the wider IM team) are expected to support Regional Heads by going into the details and "distilling" critical matters
- You must handle regular tasks in a consistent, predictable and professional manner whilst being able to step-up on "emergencies" or critical issues,
- You must be able to connect with multiple stakeholders and think globally - e.g. leverage best practices or learning from one area into the wider portfolio; provide strategic portfolio or regional insight from a detailed understanding of specific assets
**Why you'll make a great member of the team?**
**Personal qualities**
- Ability to organize workload and prioritize to maximum effect for both you and your team.
- Flexible approach in a fast-paced business which is constantly changing, keeping a clear head under pressure.
- Excellent attention to detail when checking information with an ability to recognize and question anomalies.
- Keen problem solver who can focus on appropriate details when solving problems and propose effective solutions.
- In addition to the modelling focus, communication and presentation skills are a must. The role will involve building bridges and strong connection with other teams in a matrix environment.
**We offer**
+ Competitive compensation: $142,000 to $57,000 annually plus a 20% annual bonus.
+ Health, dental, prescription, and vision care for US team members starts on your first day of employment with zero premiums for employee-only coverage.
+ Retention bonuses
+ Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually plus 11 paid holidays
+ 401(k) plan, with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.
+ Hybrid working environment (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in office, Monday and Friday remote)
+ Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to 100 and a monthly commuter benefit of up to 150.
+ Lifestyle Savings Account and more!
**Why you'll want to work with us**
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow - a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.
Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension, and other local benefits.
Be inspired: Join an agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems and biodiversity across the world.
Our core values: Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.
_We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations._

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Quantitative Analyst to join their esteemed banking and finance division in Colorado Springs, Colorado, US . This role is instrumental in developing, validating, and implementing complex financial models used for risk management, pricing, valuation, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong quantitative background, exceptional programming skills, and a deep understanding of financial markets and instruments.

Key responsibilities include designing and building sophisticated financial models for various purposes, such as credit risk assessment, market risk analysis, derivative pricing, and portfolio optimization. You will be responsible for validating model assumptions, performing backtesting, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of model outputs. This role requires extensive programming in languages like Python, R, or C++, along with expertise in statistical modeling and machine learning techniques. The Senior Quantitative Analyst will also be involved in interpreting model results, preparing detailed reports, and presenting findings to senior management, traders, and risk committees. Staying abreast of regulatory changes (e.g., Basel Accords, CCAR) and ensuring models comply with these requirements is crucial. Collaboration with business units, IT, and risk management teams to gather requirements, implement models into production environments, and provide ongoing support is essential. You will also contribute to the development of model documentation and conduct peer reviews of models developed by other team members.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Computer Science.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, or risk management within the financial services industry.
• Proven expertise in developing and validating complex financial models.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, C++, or similar languages.
• In-depth knowledge of financial markets, instruments, and derivatives.
• Experience with statistical modeling, machine learning, and econometrics.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and their impact on financial modeling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with SQL and database management is a plus.

This hybrid position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work on challenging quantitative problems in a leading financial institution.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Quantitative Analyst to join their remote-based team, focusing on advanced financial modeling and risk management. This fully remote position offers an exceptional opportunity for an individual with a deep understanding of financial markets, sophisticated statistical modeling, and programming expertise. You will be responsible for developing, validating, and implementing complex quantitative models used for pricing financial instruments, assessing risk, portfolio optimization, and algorithmic trading strategies. Your role will involve extensive data analysis, statistical testing, and the application of cutting-edge mathematical techniques to solve challenging financial problems. You will collaborate closely with traders, portfolio managers, and risk officers to provide analytical support and insights that drive critical business decisions. A significant part of your work will involve researching and implementing new methodologies to enhance modeling capabilities and maintain a competitive edge. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering. Proven experience in developing and deploying financial models in a professional setting is essential, along with strong programming skills in languages like Python, C++, or R. Familiarity with large datasets, cloud computing environments, and machine learning techniques applied to finance is highly advantageous. Excellent communication skills are required to articulate complex quantitative concepts to diverse audiences. This remote-first role requires a high degree of autonomy, initiative, and a commitment to continuous learning. If you are a talented quantitative professional seeking to apply your expertise to impactful financial challenges in a flexible, remote setting, we encourage you to apply.