Quantitative Researcher - Commodities Options

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

Job summary

A leading hedge fund is looking for a Quantitative Researcher specializing in commodities options to join their dynamic team in London. This role will involve developing medium frequency trading strategies and offers significant career growth opportunities. Candidates must have a strong background in systematic trading and commodities.

Qualifications

• Experience in systematic trading strategy development, especially medium frequency.
• Proven performance with a Sharpe of 2-3+.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage scalable medium frequency trading strategies.
• Generate new alpha and process signals.
• Engage in risk management.

Skills

Systematic trading strategy development

Collaboration

Risk management

Interest in commodities

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06.06.2025

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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.