Quant Researcher, Power Dispatch Modeling
Company: Point72
Location: Stamford
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Role: The Quant Researcher will report to a Stamford based
Portfolio Manager and will focus on: Building, running, and
maintaining power dispatch model for ERCOT and other major US ISOs
Driving the model’s inputs and architecture to efficiently simulate
power grid conditions and marginal pricing Continuously testing and
improving the model, ensuring it accurately replicates historical
conditions and effectively analyzes forward scenarios Communicating
the model’s results and limitations to the wider investment team
Responsibilities: Formulate and build a power dispatch model using
Python and a commercial solver Collaborate with the PM to optimize
model inputs and architecture Ensure the model replicates grid
operations from historical conditions Suggest model improvements to
decrease forecast error and improve scenario handling Regularly run
the model and maintain up-to-date outputs in an internal database
Communicate results and limitations to the wider investment team,
including publishing results to team dashboards Requirements:
Master or PhD in operations research, electrical engineering,
applied mathematics, or a related quantitative field 5 years of
direct experience building power dispatch models (SCUC/SCED) using
optimization solvers (Gurobi, CPLEX, etc.) Knowledge of power plant
dispatch, grid operations (including capacity and AS obligations),
and LMP pricing in US power markets Experience using SQL and
timeseries databases Proficiency in Python and Git; additional
experience with an OOP language a strong plus Domain knowledge in
ERCOT, PJM, or CAISO preferred About Point72: Point72 is a leading
global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building
on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to
deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and
systematic investing strategies across asset classes and
geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest
talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our
people’s long-term growth.
Keywords: Point72, Hartford , Quant Researcher, Power Dispatch Modeling, Accounting, Auditing , Stamford, Connecticut
