Quant Developer, Commodities

BALYASNY ASSET MANAGEMENT (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join their commodities team in Singapore. The candidate will focus on metals and bulks, designing research platforms, maintaining data pipelines, and collaborating with analysts. A bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of Python development experience are required, alongside strong communication skills. The firm values problem-solvers with cloud computing knowledge, offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Python development.
• Experience with visualization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a research platform for feature engineering.
• Work with fundamental analysts to codify supply and demand models.
• Maintain automatic fundamental data pipeline updates.
• Conduct backtests of fundamental modeled outcomes.

Skills

Python development

Problem-solving skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

AWS

SQL

Job description

Balyasny Asset Management (BAM) is a global, multi-strategy investment firm with over $28 billion in assets under management. We are a diversified business with global breadth and depth. Our firm has a clear mission: To consistently deliver uncorrelated returns in all market environments. Today, BAM employs more than 160 portfolio managers and 1,200 investment professionals across 19 offices in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. We are active across six investing strategies: Equities Long/Short, Equities Arbitrage, Macro, Commodities, Systematic, and Growth Equity. We also have a dedicated private investment team, BAM Elevate, and a standalone equities unit, Corbets Capital.

Role overview

The Quantitative Developer will sit within a commodities team in Singapore, with a focus on the broad metals and bulks universe.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a research platform for feature engineering, model fitting, strategy monetization
• Work with fundamental analysts to codify supply and demand models and implement in a Python environment
• Maintain automatic fundamental data pipeline updates
• Conduct backtests of fundamental modeled outcomes

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Python development. Experience with visualization is preferred
• Experience with AWS or other cloud computing experience. Experience with development tools like Docker and/or Jenkins preferred
• Proven track record in building and owning complex systems
• SQL knowledge is required. Experience with time series modeling from a data storage and manipulation perspective would be beneficial
• Self‑starter with excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to learn quickly
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills