Quantitative Researcher – Commodities Systematic

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

Job summary

A leading multi-billion hedge fund in Bedford is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to lead strategy development for their commodities desk. This role involves rigorous data analysis to identify alpha signals and manage risks effectively, working alongside top academic minds in the field. Successful candidates will possess strong quantitative skills and a proven track record in systematic trading.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team conducting alpha research for systematic strategies.
• Collaborate with software engineers to implement trading strategies.
• Manage risk to optimize trading performance.
• Investigate new trading products and strategies.

Skills

Data Analysis

Risk Management

Alpha Research

Systematic Trading

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics

Physics

Statistics

Computer Science

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06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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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.