Quantitative Researcher – Commodities Systematic

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Une multinationale de gestion d'actifs recherche un chercheur quantitatif expérimenté pour diriger la recherche alpha et la construction de portefeuilles pour son bureau de matières premières performant. Ce poste implique la collaboration avec des experts académiques pour optimiser les stratégies de trading et la gestion des risques, tout en explorant de nouveaux produits de trading.

Qualifications

• Expérience en trading de matières premières systématiques.
• Track record solide d'alpha et Sharpe de 1.5+.

Responsibilities

• Diriger une équipe de QRs effectuant de la recherche alpha pour optimiser les stratégies systématiques de matières premières.
• Collaborer avec des experts en ingénierie logicielle pour mettre en production des stratégies de trading.
• Gérer les risques pour optimiser la performance des opérations.

Skills

Data Analysis

Risk Management

Alpha Research

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.