Lead Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Commodities

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Multi-Billion Hedge Fund seeks a Lead Quantitative Researcher for their Systematic Commodities desk in Kingston upon Hull. This role includes leading a research team, developing high-performing strategies, and collaborating with experts to implement systems while managing risk effectively. Candidates should have a strong quantitative background, particularly in systematic trading.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of QRs to optimize systematic commodities strategies.
• Implement trading strategies into production.
• Investigate new trading products and strategies.

Skills

Alpha Research

Data Analysis

Risk Management

Collaborative Strategy Implementation

Education

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

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Lead Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Commodities, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

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Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

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 disciplines.