Commodity Fundamentals Portfolio Manager

Winton; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A research-based investment management firm in London is seeking a Commodity Fundamentals Portfolio Manager to develop scalable systematic trading strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience in systematic commodities trading and a solid understanding of commodity market fundamentals. This role offers a collaborative environment with access to world-class infrastructure and significant resources for strategy development.

Benefits

World-class infrastructure

Exceptional learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in systematic commodities trading is required.
• Strong knowledge of supply and demand modeling in commodity markets.
• Proficiency in data analysis and Python programming necessary.
• Ability to lead and communicate effectively in teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate scalable systematic trading strategies.
• Enhance strategies in collaboration with quant researchers.
• Build required infrastructure with technology and data teams.
• Oversee trading activity, positions, and performance.

Skills

Systematic commodities trading experience

Knowledge of commodity markets fundamentals

Python programming

Data analysis

Leadership skills

Job description

Commodity Fundamentals Portfolio Manager

London, United Kingdom

About Winton

Winton is a research-based investment management company with a specialist focus on statistical and mathematical inference in financial markets. The firm researches and trades quantitative investment strategies, which are implemented systematically via thousands of securities, spanning the world's major liquid asset classes. Founded in 1997 by David Harding, Winton today manages assets for some of the world’s largest institutional investors.

We employ ambitious professionals who want to work collaboratively at the leading edge of investment management.

We seek a systematic commodities PM/quant strategist with experience building and operating systematic fundamental commodiites trading strategies to join our Investment Management & Research (IMR) group. You will work as part of a collaborative quant group structure in which you will leverage significant technology and process resources provided by internal teams in order to deliver your strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and operating scalable systematic trading strategies in specific commodities markets (eg energies, metals, agriculturals)
• Working with quant researchers and other PMs/strats to enhance your strategy and contribute to others
• Liaising with technology and data teams to build infrastructure required for your trading
• Overseeing the operation of trading strategies with regard to trading activity, positions and performance

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience and/or trading track record in systematic commodities trading
• Excellent knowledge of commodity markets fundamentals, supply/demand modelling and associated data sets
• Technical skills in data analysis, Python programming and understanding of instrument mechanics
• Leadership and communication skills to operate in a collaborative environment and drive changes required for your strategy

What We Offer:

• World-class infrastructure for developing and operating systematic trading strategies
• An exceptional opportunity to learn from others and have a broad impact

Equal Opportunity Workplace

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.