Quantitative Researcher - Commodities Options

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund seeks a Quantitative Researcher for their growing commodities options desk in Stevenage. The ideal candidate will have a strong systematic trading background, exceptional performance track record, and a keen interest in commodities, with opportunities for significant career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in systematic trading strategy development within medium frequency trading.
• Outstanding performance with a live track record and a 2-3+ Sharpe ratio.
• Strong interest and background in commodities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Systematic trading strategy development

Communication

Collaboration

Interest in commodities

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Location: Stevenage, UK

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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