Lead Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Commodities

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-billion hedge fund is seeking a Lead Quantitative Researcher in Wakefield to develop and manage cutting-edge systematic commodities strategies. The successful candidate will have a strong background in data analysis and systematic trading, leading research teams to optimize performance and implement innovative trading strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in systematic commodities trading required.
• Strong track record with an alpha and Sharpe ratio of 1.5+ is essential.
• Advanced quantitative degree necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of QRs in alpha research for systematic commodities strategies.
• Collaborate with engineers for strategy implementation.
• Manage risk to optimize trading performance.
• Investigate new trading products and strategies.

Skills

Alpha research

Data analysis

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physics

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

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Wakefield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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