Commodity Researcher

Winton Capital US LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Winton Capital US LLC is seeking a quantitative researcher to forecast energy supply and demand within our Investment Management & Research group. You will develop models and collaborate with technology and data teams to build the forecasting infrastructure, delivering high-value analyses.

The role emphasizes translating forecasts into investment signals and working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Market leading knowledge of commodity markets fundamentals, supply/demand modelling and data sets.
• Technical skills in data analysis, Python programming and understanding of instrument mechanics.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop models to forecast energy supply and demand.
• Liaising with technology and data teams to build infrastructure for forecasting.
• Iterate quickly by focusing on high value-add components of the supply chain.

Skills

Commodity markets

Supply/demand modelling

Python programming

Data analysis

Investment signals

Leadership

Job description

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.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• 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