Lead Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Commodities

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

Job summary

A multi-billion hedge fund in Basildon is looking for a Lead Quantitative Researcher to spearhead their commodities desk. This role involves leading a team to conduct alpha research, manage risk, and implement innovative trading strategies. Candidates should have a strong quantitative background and experience in systematic commodities trading.

Qualifications

• Experience in systematic commodities trading is essential.
• Proven track record of alpha and Sharpe above 1.5.
• Strong quantitative background is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team conducting alpha research for commodities strategies.
• Collaborate on trading strategy implementation.
• Manage risk to optimize trading performance.
• Investigate new trading products.

Skills

Data Analysis

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

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.