Commodity Researcher Analyst / Strategist

LGBT Great; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment management firm is seeking a highly skilled candidate for a role focused on thought leadership and research in commodities. The position involves producing insightful content, building client relationships, and developing innovative trading strategies. Applicants should have experience in sales or research, strong analytical capabilities, and proficiency in programming languages like R or Python. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and has a keen interest in financial markets, making this an exciting opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to create engaging sales narratives and conduct research.
• Strong grasp of market fundamentals and academic literature.
• Experience managing multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Produce insightful content for client communications.
• Build and maintain client relationships for market insights.
• Conduct research and develop trading strategies.

Skills

Cross-commodity sales experience

Analytical skills

Experience in a high-level programming language (R or Python)

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in applied statistics

Experience using AI tools

Systematic trading experience

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Responsibilities

Thought Leadership:

• Produce content on commodity fundamentals for client communications, including quarterly letters, white papers, academic papers, blog posts, and webinars.
• Provide thought leadership by translating complex data into actionable intelligence.
• Business Growth: Engage in front‑facing roles within sales, marketing, and client service.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, delivering timely market insights.

Research:

• Conduct fundamental research across commodities, building a comprehensive research pipeline.
• Develop and refine innovative short‑, medium‑, and long‑term commodity trading strategies using both quantitative and fundamental analysis.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers to enhance trading strategies and deliver actionable insights.

Portfolio Monitoring and Management:

• Assist in portfolio, trading, and account management.
• Actively engage with portfolio managers to ensure continuous information flow.
• Monitor global financial markets, economic indicators, news, and geopolitical events to identify trading opportunities and assess risks.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a cross‑commodity sales or research role, with demonstrated ability to create sales narrative and conduct and deliver research.
• Proficient in applying insights from commodity academic literature and understanding market fundamentals.
• Experience in a high‑level programming language, ideally R or Python.
• Strong analytical skills with practical expertise in applied statistics.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple research projects independently and collaboratively.
• Strong work ethic, curiosity, attention to detail, and a hands‑on approach. Keen interest or experience in financial markets with a meticulous, analytical approach to problem‑solving.
• Experience using AI tools like ChatGPT or other language models to enhance research and strategy development is advantageous.
• Experience in systematic trading is advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, driven attitude for owning research from idea generation to implementation.
• Intellectually robust with a positive, analytical approach to problem‑solving.
• Self‑organized and capable of managing time across multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with quantitative researchers, traders, and senior business leaders.
• Confident communicator who can articulate points clearly and handle differing viewpoints constructively.

About Neuberger Berman

Neuberger Berman, founded in 1939, is a private, independent, employee‑owned investment manager. We manage diverse strategies—including equity, fixed income, quantitative and multi‑asset class, private equity, real estate, and hedge funds—for a global clientele. With offices in 35 countries and a team of 2,345 professionals, Neuberger Berman has consistently been recognized as a top workplace in the Pensions & Investments Best Places to Work in Money Management survey. In 2020, we received an A+ rating in every category of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) report. As of October 31, 2024, we manage $500 billion in client assets.

About the Neuberger Berman Commodity Investment Team

Established in 2008, our team is committed to delivering innovative long‑biased active broad‑based commodity investing. Based in New York and London, we employ an academic approach to systematic commodity investing across a diversified spectrum of investment channels. We offer a dynamic environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth, with mentorship opportunities and a clear path for career advancement. Our collaborative culture values out‑of‑the‑box thinking and supports your development into a leader in the commodity investment space. Working with us, join the NB Commodity Investment Team, where a performance‑driven, meritocratic culture thrives.

Our team maintains a small‑company, no‑attitude feel, supported by a flat, open, and transparent structure. We foster collaboration and engagement with the broader Neuberger Berman research community and renowned industry contributors. This environment offers ample opportunities for personal growth and a significant impact on our work.

Equal‑Opportunity Employment Statement

Neuberger Berman is an equal‑opportunity employer. The Firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, creed, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship status or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

We prohibit any form of harassment, whether mental, verbal or physical. All who wish to be employed by the firm are expected to uphold these principles.