Quantitative Researcher – Commodities Systematic

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Multi-Billion Hedge Fund is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to spearhead strategy development for their top commodities desk. The role involves conducting alpha research, implementing systematic strategies, and collaborating with top academic minds in software engineering. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in commodities trading and a quantitative degree.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of QRs conducting alpha research to optimize and generate high-performing systematic strategies.
• Collaborate with software engineers to implement trading strategies.
• Manage risk effectively to optimize trading performance.

Skills

Alpha research

Data analysis

Risk management

Education

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

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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.