Commodities Portfolio Manager

Citadel LLC; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel LLC is seeking a Commodities Trader/Portfolio Manager to develop and execute trading strategies while managing a dynamic commodities portfolio. The role requires prior commodities experience and a strong educational background in finance, statistics, or related fields.

Responsibilities include analyzing market opportunities, enhancing analytical processes, and participating in portfolio construction. Ideal candidates will possess excellent analytical skills, financial modeling expertise, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in commodities trading.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong GPA (>3.8) or 1st Class Honors degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute trading strategies for a commodities portfolio.
• Assist the analysis team in analytical processes.
• Participate in portfolio construction and risk-taking decisions.

Skills

Commodities experience

Financial modeling

Python

VBA

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, finance, or economics

Job description

Commodities Traders/Portfolio Managers lead the development and execution of trading strategies and play a key role in managing portfolio construction and risk. Successful Portfolio Managers are able to build and manage a strong and dynamic commodity vertical-focused portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute trading strategies for a commodities portfolio
• Assist the analysis team in developing and enhancing analytical processes
• Improve and scale portfolio risk taking
• Participate in portfolio construction and risk‑taking decisions
• Identify short and longer term opportunities based on micro and macro fundamentals
• Use new and existing insights to support idea generation and commodity analysis
• Challenge consensus views and monitor volatility

Skillset Requirements

• Prior commodities experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in statistics, mathematics, computer science, finance or economics
• High GPA (>3.8) / 1st Class Hons degree
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, specifically using Python and/or VBA, Matlab
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast‑paced team environment