Lead Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Commodities

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

Job summary

A prestigious multi-billion hedge fund in Dartford seeks a Lead Quantitative Researcher for its systematic commodities desk. This pivotal role involves leading alpha research, implementing backtested strategies, and collaborating with top-tier software engineers to enhance trading performance. Candidates must have a strong quant background and a proven track record in systematic trading.

Qualifications

• Experience in systematic commodities trading required.
• Strong track record of alpha and Sharpe of 1.5+.
• Educational background in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Computer Science.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data Analysis

Risk Management

Alpha Research

Education

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

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31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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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.