Quantitative Researcher – Commodities Systematic

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

Job summary

A multi-billion hedge fund in Chester seeks a Quantitative Researcher for its top-performing commodities desk. You will lead the strategy development and portfolio construction by conducting alpha research and implementing back tested systematic strategies, collaborating with leading academics in software engineering, and optimizing trading performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in systematic commodities trading.
• Strong track record of alpha and Sharpe of 1.5+.
• Relevant degree in a quantitative field.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data analysis

Risk management

Trading optimization

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mathematics

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Physics

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Statistics

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in 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.