Viridios AI is at the forefront of solutions for the climate and sustainability markets.  We have developed AI-based fair valuation and risk management models that solves a major problem in value transparency and is quickly becoming the market reference for fair prices of carbon credits (offsets), from forestry and agriculture to renewable energy and energy efficiency activities worldwide. There is much to do when it comes to applying technology in doing right by the planet and its inhabitants, and we are always looking for highly talented individuals to join us in this journey.

We are looking for a bright Quantitative Analyst to join a highly qualified team with domain expertise and years of experience in markets and technology. The ideal candidate comes from a financial institution with experience in market, trading and/or risk while having deep expertise in data analysis and programming including machine learning models. This is your opportunity to grow into and contribute to some of the most prominent and important themes of our age: climate, sustainability and AI.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive base compensation
• Annual cash bonus
• Employee stock allocated upfront in a early stage company with tremendous upside
• A vibrant and creative work environment
• Exposure to one of the most exciting sectors today

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build up the quantitative analytics and data analytics functions at Viridios AI
• Build and calibrate quantitative analytics models such as Forward curves, option pricing, etc
• Build machine learning and optimization models for preparing datasets and extracting insights from data
• Maintain and calibrate model data inputs and parameters
• Validate and support data models, data-mining methodologies, and reporting of metrics to stakeholders
• Work with data scientist's in the design, training and implementation of quantitative models involving machine learning

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical subject (e.g., computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, etc)
• Expertise in quantitative models for Forward curves, options, etc
• Proficiency with Python programming
• Proficiency in SQL, NoSQL (Mongo), Excel and other data business tools
• Experience working with data products and financial data platforms (Bloomberg, etc)
• Experience in financial markets in bank, asset manager, data provider, etc
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong time and project management skills
• Fast learner, capable of quickly gaining domain expertise in the highly complex climate and sustainability markets
• Clear analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to envision and propose new and creative ways to solutions
• Passion for technology and issues related to climate and sustainability markets
• Ability to work well with teams in a collaborative way
• Exceptional business and technical communication in English, verbal and written

PREFERRED:

• MSc or PhD degree in a technical subject (e.g., computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, etc)
• Expert level in Python
• Expert level in in SQL and NoSQL (Mongo)

REPORTS TO: Chief Model Officer (CMO)

WORK LOCATION:  USA