Lead Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Commodities

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

Job summary

A leading multi-billion hedge fund is seeking a Lead Quantitative Researcher for their commodities desk in Southampton. The successful candidate will spearhead strategy development and portfolio construction, leveraging rigorous data analysis to deploy effective trading strategies. Ideal applicants will possess significant experience in systematic commodities trading and a strong academic background in a quantitative discipline.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead QRs conducting alpha research for systematic commodities strategies.
• Collaborate with software engineers to implement trading strategies.
• Manage risk to optimize trading performance.

Skills

Alpha Research

Data Analysis

Risk Management

Education

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

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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.