Quantitative Researcher – Commodities Systematic

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

Job summary

A multi-billion hedge fund in Swindon is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to lead strategy development for their commodities desk. The role involves conducting alpha research, optimizing trading strategies, and supporting portfolio management alongside engineers and traders in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team conducting alpha research to optimize systematic commodities strategies.
• Collaborate with software engineers to implement trading strategies.

Skills

Data analysis

Risk management

Education

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

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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 strategy development and portfolio construction for their top-performing commodities desk. Responsibilities include 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 fields.