Lead Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Commodities

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in the UK seeks a Lead Quantitative Researcher for their top-performing commodities desk. The role involves spearheading alpha research and developing systematic trading strategies. Ideal candidates will possess a strong quantitative background, coupled with experience in systematic commodities trading and proven success in strategy development.

Qualifications

• Experience in systematic commodities trading is essential.
• Strong track record with Sharpe ratio of 1.5 or higher.
• Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team optimizing systematic Commodities strategies.
• Collaborate on implementing trading strategies into production.
• Manage risk to enhance trading performance.
• Investigate new trading products and strategies.

Skills

Alpha Research

Data Analysis

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in quantitative fields

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31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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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.