Head of Quantitative & Trading Analysis

Country USA City HOUSTON Workplace location HOUSTON-LOUISIANA STREET(USA) Employer company TotalEnergies Gas & Power North America, Inc. Domain Information Systems, Research Innovation&Developpt Type of contract Regular position Experience Minimum 3 years

Context & Environment

Who We Are

TotalEnergies Gas and Power is the trading arm of TotalEnergies in the field of low carbon energies (mainly gas, LNG and power) and TGPNA is the affiliate in North America in charge of the US trading business. As such it operates in fast-evolving market dynamics influenced by internal and external factors that require constant adaptation and evolution. Uncertainties specific to the trading environment (volatility of prices, supply & demand mismatches) are coupled with those coming from the broader energy sector (climate change policies, changes in the energy mix, developments of new energy sources, etc) and the broader macro-economic context. In such context Trading helps to ensure growth and profitability to a key segment of the business to reach the objective of Carbon Neutrality by 2050.

Working at TotalEnergies

At TotalEnergies we are committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships among our team members. Our employees work together to build teamwork through collaboration. This position is in Houston, Texas.

Activities

Strategic Vision & Alignment

• Define and execute the US Q&TA team’s strategy to enhance the profitability and competitiveness of the Trading Gas and Trading Power BUs.
• Ensure strategic cohesion by aligning objectives with the broader global Q&TA strategy and integrating seamlessly across functions and geographies.
• Lead data-driven decision-making to identify, validate, and scale monetizable trading opportunities.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build and cultivate a high-performing multidisciplinary team of market fundamentals experts, data scientists, quants, and meteorologists.
• Drive a culture of excellence and agility in a fast-paced, complex trading environment by promoting collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.
• Ensure purposeful delegation with clear, measurable objectives tailored to the needs of trading desks and long-term growth strategies.

Analytics, Modeling & Innovation

• Oversee the development and deployment of advanced quantitative models, including AI/ML-driven predictions, pricing tools, and market fundamentals simulations.
• Ensure robustness and integrity in the design, validation, and deployment of analytical tools, maintaini