Quantitative Researcher – Commodities Systematic

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

Job summary

A multi-billion hedge fund in Northampton seeks a Quantitative Researcher to lead strategy development for their commodities desk. The role involves conducting rigorous alpha research, implementing back tested strategies, and collaborating with top talents in software engineering to drive trading performance. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in systematic trading and a strong quantitative educational background.

Qualifications

• Experience in systematic commodities trading required.
• Strong track record of alpha signals needed, with Sharpe ratio of 1.5+.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to optimize and generate systematic Commodities strategies.
• Implement trading strategies into production with collaboration.
• Investigate new trading products and strategies.

Skills

Alpha research

Data analysis

Risk management

Strategic development

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.