Quantitative Researcher – Commodities Systematic

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

Job summary

A leading multi-billion hedge fund is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join their commodities desk in Portsmouth. This role involves leading strategy development through rigorous data analysis, conducting alpha research, and managing risk to enhance trading performance. The candidate must have a strong background in systematic trading and a quantitative degree.

Qualifications

• Experience in systematic commodities trading.
• Strong track record of alpha and a Sharpe ratio of 1.5+.
• Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Systematic trading

Alpha research

Data analysis

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative field

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Quantitative Researcher – Commodities Systematic, Portsmouth, Hampshire

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Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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 top 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 ratio of 1.5+
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related disciplines.