Quantitative Researcher – Commodities Systematic

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

Job summary

A leading multi-billion hedge fund in Stockport is seeking an experienced Quantitative Researcher to spearhead strategy development and portfolio construction for their commodities desk. The role encompasses conducting alpha research, collaborating with software engineers, and managing risk to enhance trading performance. Candidates should have a robust background in systematic commodities trading and relevant academic qualifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data analysis

Risk management

Quantitative analysis

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.