Commodity Researcher

Winton Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Winton seeks a quantitative researcher to forecast energy supply and demand within its Fundamental Commodities strategy. You will work in a collaborative research structure, developing models and infrastructure with technology and data teams to deliver timely energy insights.

The role emphasizes applying market fundamentals, Python-based analysis, and translating forecasts into investment signals while collaborating with senior portfolio management to refine strategies.

Qualifications

• Forecast energy supply and demand using quantitative models.
• Experience with data analysis and Python programming.
• Ability to translate forecasts into investment signals.
• Strong leadership and communication in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop models to forecast energy supply and demand
• Collaborate with technology and data teams to build forecasting infrastructure
• Iterate quickly focusing on high value components of the supply chain

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Python

Job description

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 are seeking a quantitative researcher with experience forecasting supply and demand in energy markets to join our Investment Management & Research (IMR) group. The role sits within our Fundamental Commodities strategy and will work closely with the Senior Portfolio Manager. You will work within a collaborative quantitative research structure, leveraging the technology, data, and process resources provided by internal teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop models to forecast energy supply and demand
• Liaising with technology and data teams to build infrastructure required for your forecasting
• Iterating quickly by focussing effort on the components of the supply chain that are highest value-add for our use case

What We're Looking For:

• Market leading knowledge of commodity markets fundamentals, supply/demand modelling and associated data sets
• Technical skills in data analysis, Python programming and understanding of instrument mechanics
• Some experience translating supply and demand forecasts into investment signals and assessing their value relative to market benchmarks.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to operate in a collaborative environment and drive the changes required for your strategy

What We Offer:

• World-class infrastructure for developing and operating systematic forecasting of commodity fundamentals
• 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.