Quantitative Researcher - Commodities Options

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund seeks a Quantitative Researcher for their expanding commodities options desk. This role involves developing medium frequency trading strategies, working with quants to generate new alpha, and offers substantial career growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Years of experience in systematic trading strategy development.
• Outstanding performance with a 2-3+ Sharpe ratio.
• Strong interest in commodities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage scalable medium frequency trading strategies.
• Generate new alpha and process trading signals.
• Risk management for trading strategies.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Risk Management

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06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Quantitative Researcher - Commodities Options

A world-renowned hedge fund at the forefront of quantitative trading and research is seeking a quantitative researcher in systematic commodities options for their desk in London which is experiencing rapid growth driven by outstanding performance.

Work with a team of quants to develop and manage various scalable medium frequency trading strategies, generating new alpha, process signals and risk management. This position offers excellent exposure and further career growth opportunities as the team continues to expand.

Key Qualifications:

• Years experience in systematic trading strategy development, ideally within a medium frequency trading environment.
• Outstanding performance and live track record, with a 2-3+ Sharpe.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Strong interest and background working within commodities.