Junior Commodities Fundamental Analyst

SQUAREPOINT SERVICES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Squarepoint is seeking a data-driven analyst to support the desks in building fundamental commodity supply and demand models. The role involves developing analytics tools, running ad hoc market analyses, and ensuring data quality for trading decisions.

The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Engineering/Econometrics or related fields, has Python coding skills, and can communicate complex insights clearly across regions. Excel proficiency is a plus.

Qualifications

• Advanced degrees in Mathematics/Statistics/Engineering/Econometrics/Applied Economicsor related subjects.
• Experience in researching, analyzing and modelling data – ideally through prior internship experience or in a related position.
• Coding skill in Python is required and ease with Excel is a plus.
• Demonstrate passion for investing and trends in commodity markets.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to quickly synthesize thoughts and organize information.
• Openness to tackle any project or task that is required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple teams and regions.

Responsibilities

• Support the desks in building fundamental commodity supply and demand models.
• Support, develop and expand analytics tools and processes for the desk.
• Produce ad hoc analysis based on short-term market developments as request by the desk to support trade ideas.
• Evaluate and improve market data quality.
• Run and maintain processes related to fundamental data operations.
• Before market opens, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
• During the trading day, perform ad-hoc analysis on topics linked with current trade opportunities.
• Work on various long-term projects to build market-leading analytical models.

Skills

Python

Excel

Data analysis

Writing

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Engineering/Econometrics/Applied Economics

Tools

Python

Excel

Job description

Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology and operations teams functionally around the world.

Position Overview:

• Support the desks in building fundamental commodity supply and demand models.
• Support, develop and expand analytics tools and processes for the desk.
• Produce ad hoc analysis based on short-term market developments as request by the desk to support trade ideas.
• Evaluate and improve market data quality.
• Run and maintain processes related to fundamental data operations.

Typical Day:

• Before market opens, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
• During the trading day, perform ad-hoc analysis on topics linked with current trade opportunities.
• Work on various long-term projects to build market-leading analytical models.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced degrees in Mathematics/Statistics/Engineering/Econometrics/Applied Economicsor related subjects.
• Experience in researching, analyzing and modelling data – ideally through prior internship experience or in a related position.
• Coding skill in Python is required and ease with Excel is a plus.
• Demonstrate passion for both investing and trends in commodities markets.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to quickly synthesize thoughts and organize information.
• Openness to tackle any project or task that is required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple teams and regions.