Lead Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Commodities

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund is seeking a Lead Quantitative Researcher for their systematic commodities desk. The candidate will be responsible for leading alpha research, developing high-performing strategies, and ensuring effective risk management. Applicants should have a proven track record in commodities trading and a degree in a quantitative discipline.

Qualifications

• Experience in systematic commodities trading.
• Strong track record of alpha generation with Sharpe ratio of 1.5+.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of quantitative researchers conducting alpha research.
• Collaborate with software teams to implement trading strategies.
• Investigate and implement new trading products and strategies.

Skills

Data Analysis

Alpha Generation

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in quantitative field

Job description

Lead Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Commodities

A Multi-Billion Hedge fund is seeking an experienced Quantitative Researcher to lead strategy development and portfolio construction for their top-performing commodities desk. In this role, you will conduct alpha research, identify and evaluate potential alpha signals through rigorous data analysis, and implement backtested systematic strategies into production.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of quantitative researchers conducting alpha research to optimize and generate high-performing systematic commodities strategies.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams 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 generation with Sharpe ratio of 1.5+.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related disciplines.