Lead Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Commodities

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

Job summary

A prestigious multi-billion hedge fund is actively seeking a Lead Quantitative Researcher to spearhead the development and execution of systematic strategies for their commodities desk. This role involves leading a team in alpha research, collaborating with top experts to implement strategies, and managing trading risks effectively. Ideal candidates will possess a strong quantitative background and a proven record of success in commodities trading.

Qualifications

• Experience in systematic commodities trading.
• Strong track record of achieving high Sharpe ratios (1.5+).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of QRs to optimize systematic Commodities strategies.
• Collaborate with software engineers to implement trading strategies.
• Manage risk to optimize trading performance.
• Research and implement new trading products.

Skills

Data analysis

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or 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.