Lead Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Commodities

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A Multi-Billion Hedge fund is looking for a Lead Quantitative Researcher to oversee strategy development and portfolio construction for their commodities desk. This role involves leading research teams, analyzing data for alpha signals, and implementing systematic strategies in trading while managing risk effectively.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team conducting alpha research to optimize systematic commodities strategies.
• Collaborate to implement trading strategies and manage risk.
• Investigate new trading products and strategies.

Skills

Alpha research

Risk management

Data analysis

Education

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

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preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

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06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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