Quantitative Researcher – Commodities Systematic

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

Job summary

A multi-billion hedge fund is seeking a Quantitative Researcher for their commodities desk. This role involves leading research efforts to develop systematic trading strategies, collaborating with top engineers, and optimizing trading risks. Candidates should have a strong academic background and proven track record in systematic trading.

Qualifications

• Experience in systematic commodities trading is crucial.
• Strong track record of performance (Sharpe ratio of 1.5+).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team conducting alpha research for systematic Commodities strategies.
• Collaborate with software engineers for strategy implementation.
• Manage and optimize trading performance effectively.

Skills

Alpha research

Data analysis

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science

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06.06.2025

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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.