Quantitative Optimization Analyst

At DLG Group, we believe in building a future where agriculture, energy, and food production are smarter and more sustainable. With an annual turnover of DKK 61.8 billion and more than 6,000 colleagues across Europe, we have the scale to transform one of the most meaningful industries of our time. Data is at the heart of this journey.

In our Planning and Optimization team, you will work in an environment where ideas matter and ownership is encouraged. Your work creates real impact for our trading decisions and the broader business. If you want to put your analytical abilities to work solving real‑world challenges that truly matter, this is the place for you.

Your mission

As a Quantitative Optimization Analyst, you are the technical mind behind our portfolio. You design and run the advanced tools that drive risk evaluations and trading decisions. You will help us embed analytics at the core of our commercial model by building robust, scalable models that support high quality decisions across the organization.

In this role, you will:

• Build and improve the quantitative tools used for agricultural portfolio optimization.
• Create model frameworks like optimization algorithms and scenario simulations to evaluate market positions.
• Ensure model results are accurate and ready for daily business discussions.
• Validate models against historical performance and current market trends.
• Document your methodologies clearly to ensure transparency in how our models work.
• Explain complex analyses to colleagues with different levels of technical experience.
• Test new methods and logic to help the team continuously improve.

Who you are

You are curious and enjoy solving logical problems. You have a structured way of working and care about the quality of your data.

You also bring:

• Experience in quantitative modeling, data analysis, or risk modeling.
• Strong analytical skills including scenario simulation.
• Programming skills in Python, C+, R, optimization software
• The ability to explain technical work in a clear, business oriented way.
• An interest in portfolio optimization and risk management.
• A collaborative mindset and the confidence to challenge assumptions with facts.

What we offer

In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to lead the technical side starting alongside a top tire consultancy supporting on how we use data in trading. You will join a collaborative environment where you can introduce best practice methodologies and shape our tool architecture.

Your work will directly support our journey toward a more data driven future. We offer a place where you can grow professionally within a dynamic team and make a significant impact on our commercial success. We believe in trust, openness and working together to create something better for the future.

Ready to make an impact?

If you are ready to help build our optimization capability, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We review applications on a rolling basis.

For questions about the position, please contact Jakob Lignell at +45 2686 3422.