Quantitative Researcher – Commodities Systematic

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund is hiring a Quantitative Researcher to lead strategy development for their commodities desk. This role involves conducting alpha research, optimizing systematic trading strategies, and managing risks to ensure high performance. Candidates should have a strong quantitative background and proven experience in systematic trading.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of QRs conducting alpha research to optimize systematic commodities strategies.
• Collaborate with academics to implement trading strategies into production.
• Manage risk to optimize trading performance.
• Investigate and implement new trading products and strategies.

Skills

Alpha Research

Data Analysis

Risk Management

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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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.