Quantitative Researcher – Commodities Systematic

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

Job summary

A leading multi-billion hedge fund is looking for an experienced Quantitative Researcher to join their commodities desk in Basingstoke. This role involves leading strategy development, conducting alpha research and implementing systematic trading strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative background and proven experience in commodities trading.

Qualifications

• Experience in systematic commodities trading.
• Strong track record of alpha and Sharpe of 1.5+.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team conducting alpha research for high-performing systematic strategies.
• Collaborate with software engineers to implement trading strategies.
• Manage risk effectively to optimize trading performance.

Skills

Data Analysis

Systematic Trading

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science

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06.06.2025

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Job Description:

Quantitative Researcher – Commodities Systematic

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 back tested 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 of 1.5+
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related fields.