Lead Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Commodities

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-billion hedge fund in Belfast is looking for a Lead Quantitative Researcher to spearhead alpha research and portfolio construction for its commodities desk. This role demands expertise in systematic trading and teamwork with top academics to enhance trading strategies. Candidates should possess strong quantitative backgrounds and proven records in alpha performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in systematic commodities trading.
• Strong track record of alpha and Sharpe of 1.5+.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of QRs to optimize systematic commodities strategies.
• Collaborate on implementing trading strategies into production.
• Manage risk to optimize trading performance.
• Investigate new trading products and strategies.

Skills

Systematic commodities trading

Data analysis

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science

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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.