Quantitative Researcher - Commodities

P2P; Singapore; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative trading firm is looking for a Quantitative Researcher to join their dynamic Commodities Trading team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a collaborative group of traders and engineers, developing cutting-edge quantitative strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial markets and extensive programming experience, particularly in C/C++ or Python. With a focus on integrity and innovation, this firm provides an environment that encourages growth and the pursuit of excellence. If you're passionate about leveraging technology to optimize trading strategies, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in quantitative research within financial markets.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ or Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve quantitative trading strategies with Portfolio Managers.
• Implement predictive price signals using machine learning.

Skills

Quantitative Research

Machine Learning

Statistics

C/C++ Programming

Python Programming

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Quantitative Discipline

Job description

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience, bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trade at our own risk.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities, and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital, and cryptoassets.

We operate with respect, curiosity, and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation, and a willingness to challenge consensus.

We are seeking a Quantitative Researcher for our Commodities Trading team. We are an integrated team of traders, software engineers, and researchers, employing a diverse set of best-in-class strategies. Our environment values hard work, drive, honesty, and a desire to learn and improve.

Responsibilities

1. Work alongside the Portfolio Managers and developers to develop new, and improve existing quantitative or algorithmic trading strategies.
2. Identify and implement predictive price signals using machine learning, signal processing, and statistics.
3. Develop strategies to optimize execution utilizing market micro-structure analysis.

Required Skills and Experience

1. 5-8 years of professional financial markets quantitative research experience, preferably within Agricultural or other Commodities.
2. Proven experience building quantitative strategies.
3. Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline.
4. Extensive programming experience in C/C++ or Python.
5. Excellent communication skills.

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