Quantitative Researcher, Commodities

BHFT; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading technology company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a quantitative strategist to develop HFT and MFT trading strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in statistics, experience in energy commodities, and proficiency in programming languages. This role offers remote work flexibility and excellent opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health insurance

Compensation for sports activities

Opportunities for professional growth

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Strong skills in statistics, probability, and time-series analysis.
• Background in a top-tier proprietary trading firm or hedge fund preferred.
• Proven track record in energy commodities, particularly oil & gas.
• Experience in developing fully systematic trading strategies.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C, or Rust.
• Strong understanding of market microstructure.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop trading strategies on CME and ICE commodities markets.
• Run backtesting and portfolio optimization within the quant team.
• Analyse historical and live market data for opportunities.
• Tune and debug models under market conditions.

Skills

Statistics

Probability

Time-series analysis

Python

C

Rust

Market microstructure understanding

Collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop HFT and MFT trading strategies on CME and ICE commodities inter- and intra-spread markets focused on volume and P&L via our prop. trading platform.
• Run backtesting and spread strategy portfolio optimisations work within the quant team on enriching ML pipeline and statistical tools;
• Analyse historical and live market data to identify opportunities and spread dislocations;
• Tune and debug models under realistic market conditions including bid/ask spreads market noise slipage.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in statistics probability and time-series analysis;
• Background in a top-tier proprietary trading firm or hedge fund is strongly preferred;
• A proven track record in energy commodities (particularly oil & gas);
• Experience in developing and supporting fully systematic trading strategies with holding periods ranging from minutes to a few hours;
• Proficiency in Python C or Rust;
• Solid understanding of market microstructure;
• Strong collaborative spirit work ethic and a determined drive for success; ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex ideas.

Additional Information

What we offer

• Experience a modern international technology company without the burden of bureaucracy.
• Collaborate with industry-leading professionals including former employees of Tower DRW Broadridge Credit Suisse and more.
• Enjoy excellent opportunities for professional growth and self-realization.
• Work remotely from anywhere in the world with a flexible schedule.
• Receive compensation for health insurance sports activities and non-professional training.

Remote Work: Yes

Employment Type: Full-time