Quantitative Analyst, Agriculture Trading | London, UK

Macquarie Group; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group is seeking a junior Quantitative Analyst to join their Agriculture Trading team in London. The role involves implementing pricing models and supporting trading operations. Ideal candidates will have a quantitative degree and strong programming skills, contributing to innovative solutions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Up to 4 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, and Linux.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Implement new pricing models for valuation and risk analysis.
• Assist with day-to-day trading operations.
• Maintain Quant Strat analysis platform and library.

Skills

Programming skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

M.S./Ph.D. in quantitative discipline

Tools

Python

C++

Linux

Job description

Quantitative Analyst, Agriculture Trading

Our Commodity Quant Strategy team in London is dedicated to generating revenue through specialist methods from mathematics, science, and engineering. Working closely with the Agriculture trading desk, you will be part of a global team that focuses on derivative valuation, risk, automated trading, and data-driven decision making.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

As a junior Quantitative Analyst, you will expand our derivative products by implementing new pricing models for valuation, risk analysis, and trading. You will assist with day-to-day trading operations and maintain our Quant Strat analysis platform and library for risk and pricing. Your role will involve designing innovative technology and quantitative methods to solve complex business problems.

What you offer

• Up to 4 years of experience in a relevant field
• A top-tier M.S./Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline (e.g. mathematics, physics, or engineering)
• Strong programming skills, with experience in Python, C++, and Linux
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to acquire knowledge, understand complex products, and learn new skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomous

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

About Commodities and Global Markets

Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.
Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.

A career at Macquarie means you’ll have the opportunity to develop and utilise new skills, explore interesting fields and do challenging work that will impact the lives of people around the world—whether it’s accelerating the green energy transition, helping sustain global food supplies, financing social housing projects or investing in essential infrastructure. At Macquarie, we’re empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future.

Our size and international presence means your work can take you anywhere—across business groups, disciplines, sectors and borders. With employees and offices in 31 markets around the world, we’re a truly global organisation.

You’ll be supported by a diverse team where the unique perspectives, ideas and experiences that all of our people bring are valued. You’ll be empowered to address unmet needs in our communities whilst advising and investing alongside our clients and partners. Working with us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference.

Macquarie is a global financial group providing clients with asset management, retail and business banking, wealth management, leasing and asset financing, market access, commodity trading, renewables development, specialist advisory, capital raising and principal investment.

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