Lead Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Commodities

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

Job summary

A leading multi-billion hedge fund is looking for a Lead Quantitative Researcher to spearhead strategy development for their systematic commodities desk. This role entails leading a team to conduct alpha research, collaborating with engineers for strategy implementation, and managing risk effectively to enhance trading performance, making it ideal for candidates with a strong quantitative background and track record in commodities trading.

Qualifications

• Experience in systematic commodities trading.
• Strong track record of alpha generation (Sharpe ratio of 1.5 or higher).
• Quantitative educational background.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Alpha generation

Data analysis

Risk management

Collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Lead Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Commodities

Job Description:

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 be responsible for conducting alpha research, identifying and evaluating potential alpha signals through rigorous data analysis, and implementing backtested systematic strategies into production.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead a team of Quantitative Researchers conducting alpha research to optimize and generate high-performing systematic commodities strategies.
2. Collaborate with software engineering teams to implement trading strategies into production.
3. Manage risk effectively to optimize trading performance.
4. Investigate and implement new trading products and strategies.

Qualifications:

1. Experience in systematic commodities trading.
2. A strong track record of alpha generation and Sharpe ratio of 1.5 or higher.
3. Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related disciplines.