Senior Quantitative Researcher - Commodities

Qenexus; Paris; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Qenexus, a partner to a leading global quantitative investment manager, is hiring a Senior Quantitative Researcher for its Paris Commodities desk. The role focuses on Ags or Metals, with a data-driven, collaborative environment.

You will design and implement systematic trading strategies, generate alpha from price and data sources, and own the research process from idea to live trading while working closely with traders, PMs and technologists.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of quantitative research experience at hedge funds or similar buy-side firms.
• Proven track record in Ags or Metals; familiarity with both is a plus.
• Deep understanding of commodity markets, futures curves, seasonality and supply/demand drivers.
• Advanced degree in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, CS or Engineering.
• Strong Python programming skills and ability to take ideas to live trading.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop and implement systematic trading strategies in Ags or Metals.
• Generate alpha from price, fundamental and alternative data sources.
• Build and improve signals, portfolio construction and risk models.
• Own the research process from idea to production.
• Collaborate with traders, PMs and technologists across Commodities.

Skills

Quantitative research

Python

Commodity markets

Hedge fund exposure

Data analysis

Education

Advanced degree

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Qenexus is partnering with a leading global quantitative investment manager to hire a Senior Quantitative Researcher into its Commodities business in Paris. The role focuses on either Ags or Metals, depending on your background.

Our client runs a range of systematic strategies across asset classes, combining research, technology and trading in a collaborative, data-driven environment.

The Role

• Research, develop and implement systematic trading strategies in Ags or Metals
• Generate alpha from price, fundamental and alternative data sources specific to your market
• Build and improve signals, portfolio construction and risk models
• Take ownership of the research process from idea to production
• Work closely with traders, portfolio managers and technologists across the Commodities team

Requirements

• 4 to 5 years of quantitative research experience at a hedge fund or comparable buy-side firm
• Proven track record in Ags or Metals; experience in both is welcome but not required
• Strong understanding of commodity market structure, including futures curves, seasonality and supply and demand drivers
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science or Engineering
• Strong programming skills in Python or similar
• Ability to work independently and take a strategy through to live trading