Lead Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Commodities

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Lead Quantitative Researcher for its commodities desk. The role involves conducting alpha research, managing risks, and collaborating with experts to implement trading strategies. Candidates should possess strong experience in systematic trading and a degree in a quantitative field.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data analysis

Team leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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 top 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 ratio of 1.5+
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related fields.