Lead Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Commodities

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

Job summary

A leading hedge fund seeks an experienced Lead Quantitative Researcher for their commodities desk in London. The role involves leading a team in alpha research and strategy development, requiring expertise in systematic commodities trading and a strong academic background. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of trading strategy innovation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Systematic Commodities Trading

Data Analysis

Risk Management

Education

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

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south west london, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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.