Lead Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Commodities

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hedge fund is seeking a Lead Quantitative Researcher to oversee the development and execution of systematic commodities strategies. This role involves leading a team on alpha research, collaborating with top engineers, and managing risk to enhance trading performance. Candidates should have experience in systematic trading along with a robust quantitative academic background.

Qualifications

• Experience in systematic commodities trading.
• Track record of achieving an alpha and Sharpe of 1.5+.
• Quantitative field degree (Maths, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team conducting alpha research for systematic commodities strategies.
• Collaborate with software engineers to implement trading strategies.
• Manage trading risk to optimize performance.
• Investigate new trading products and strategies.

Skills

Systematic commodities trading

Data analysis

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics

Degree in Physics

Degree in Statistics

Degree in Computer Science

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06.06.2025

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Lead Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Commodities

A Multi-Billion Hedge fund is seeking an experienced QR to lead the strategy development and portfolio construction for their top-performing commodities desk. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting alpha research, identifying and evaluating potential alpha signals through rigorous data analysis and implementing backtested systematic strategies into production.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of QRs conducting alpha research to optimize and generate high-performing systematic Commodities strategies.
• Collaborate with the best academic minds in software engineering to implement trading strategies into production.
• Manage risk effectively to optimize trading performance.
• Investigate and implement new trading products and strategies.

Qualifications:

• Experience in systematic commodities trading.
• A strong track record of alpha and Sharpe of 1.5+
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related fields.