Lead Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Commodities

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

Job summary

A Multi-Billion Hedge fund in Coventry is seeking a Lead Quantitative Researcher for its commodities desk. The role involves leading a team in alpha research, implementing strategies, and optimizing performance in trading. Candidates should possess a strong quantitative background and proven experience in systematic trading.

Qualifications

• Experience in systematic commodities trading is essential.
• Strong track record with alpha and Sharpe of 1.5+.
• Degrees in quantitative fields such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of QRs conducting alpha research to generate high-performing strategies.
• Collaborate with software engineers to implement strategies into production.
• Manage risk to optimize trading performance.
• Investigate and implement new trading strategies.

Skills

Systematic commodities trading

Alpha research

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physics

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics

Bachelor's or Master's degree in 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.