Quantitative Developer, Economic Modeling – Contractor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop modular, thoroughly tested Python code to transition models from research prototypes into production pipelines across extensive company and asset datasets.

• Assist in the prototyping of statistical, econometric, and machine learning models, including time-series analysis and regression, to forecast climate hazard impacts.

• Acquire, clean, and transform a variety of financial, building, and hazard datasets.

• Address missing data and anomalies.

• Collaborate with engineering, product, and client teams.

• Document results and communicate analytical insights effectively.

• Convert climate hazard data into actionable financial metrics such as EBITDA impact, CapEx/OpEx, and credit risk.

• Develop and enhance model infrastructure under the direct guidance of the Principal PM for Economic & Financial Modeling.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related discipline) or equivalent practical experience.

• Proficient Python coding abilities with an emphasis on clean, production-quality code.

• A foundational understanding of finance or economics and a willingness to learn.

• Basic knowledge of data engineering, including data sourcing, transformation, and cleaning.

• Familiarity with standard git workflows.

• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively with multiple teams.

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US.

• Experience with large datasets, Docker, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), or pandas/Polars is a plus.

• Coursework, projects, or practical experience in financial modeling, credit risk, or physical climate risk is advantageous.

• Coursework or experience in financial engineering, credit risk, or quantitative modeling is beneficial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Direct mentorship.

• Opportunity to enhance financial domain knowledge on the job.

• Equal opportunity and inclusive work environment.

• Employees are encouraged to contribute their expertise to Jupiter Promise initiatives.