Quantitative Analyst

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Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Quantitative Analyst. This position is offered in Horgen ZH, Switzerland.

As one of the largest producers of ethylene and propylene, Dow consumes significant volumes of feedstocks and energy.  This consumption exposes Dow to the volatility of commodity markets.  The Feedstocks & Commodities Global Commodity Risk Management (CRM) team requires deep understanding of these commodities and their markets to monitor and manage the impact of price volatility. 

The Quantitative Analyst will develop and apply advanced quantitative, statistical, and machine learning methodologies to support pricing, risk management, and probabilistic forecasting across financial derivatives and commodities markets.

This position requires highly specialized knowledge in automation, probabilistic modelling, stochastic processes, and modern artificial intelligence techniques. The role involves designing and automating models that generate probability distributions of future prices, volatilities, spreads, and risk factors, rather than point estimates, to support trading strategies and risk decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct original research and develop advanced quantitative models for pricing and forecasting derivatives, including futures, options, and structured commodity-linked instruments.
• Design and implement probabilistic forecasting models that generate full distributions of outcomes (e.g., price paths, volatility surfaces, spread dynamics, and downside risk scenarios).
• Apply modern machine learning and AI techniques, including:
  • Deep learning and neural forecasting models
  • Bayesian inference and probabilistic programming
  • Ensemble and hybrid modelling approaches
  • Reinforcement learning
• Utilize latest AI tools (e.g., large language models, model-assisted research tools, automated ML pipelines) to enhance and automate model development, feature extraction, research synthesis, and productivity.
• Develop models for:
  • Derivatives pricing under stochastic processes
  • Volatility and correlation forecasting
  • Identification of commodity supply-demand equilibrium
  • Term structure arbitrages
  • Risk-neutral and real-world probability transformations
• Perform rigorous model validation, including back testing, stress testing, scenario analysis, and calibration against market data.
• Quantify and communicate uncertainty and risk, including tail risk, Value-at-Risk (VaR), Expected Shortfall, and probabilistic stress outcomes.
• Partner with the chief analyst, traders, and risk managers to translate quantitative insights into actionable trading and hedging strategies.

Minimum Requirements

• Swiss work permit or Swiss/EU citizenship
  • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as computer science, chemical engineering, financial Engineering, mathematics
• Passed at least the first 2 levels of the Chartered Financial Analyst certification.
• Relevant expertise/knowledge in:
  • Feedstocks markets and crackers
  • Data visualization
  • Process automation
  • Quantitative modelling of financial or commodity markets
• Strong programming/automation skills in Python/MATLAB/JMP/R

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional financial market certificates such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification.
• Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative field.
• Record of research or applied quantitative innovation in petrochemicals, financial or commodities markets
• Experience in commodities trading or research (e.g., oil, gas, petrochemicals, metals, or power markets)

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.