Quantitative Trader

Alexander Chapman Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Chapman Ltd, a fast-growing energy trading firm in New York, is seeking a driven trader/quants professional to develop and execute algorithmic trading strategies using quantitative models and market fundamentals.

You will work with experienced traders, quants, and developers, gaining significant autonomy and influence over trading decisions in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience trading North American natural gas or related energy markets.
• Strong understanding of US natural gas fundamentals, including supply, demand, storage and weather dynamics.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with knowledge of statistics, econometrics or applied mathematics.
• Proficiency in Python or a similar programming language.
• Experience with ICE, CME or comparable commodity trading platforms.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or another quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute algorithmic trading strategies.
• Leverage quantitative models and market fundamentals to identify opportunities.
• Continuously optimize trading performance and risk controls.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Statistics

Econometrics

Applied mathematics

Trading experience

Education

Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or another quantitative field

Tools

Python

ICE

CME

Job description

Join a fast-growing energy trading firm expanding its US natural gas business. You’ll develop and execute algorithmic trading strategies, leverage quantitative models and market fundamentals to identify opportunities, and continuously optimize trading performance. Working alongside experienced traders, quants and developers, you’ll have significant autonomy, direct influence on trading decisions, and the opportunity to combine market expertise with advanced technology in an entrepreneurial, high-performance environment.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience trading North American natural gas or related energy markets.
• Strong understanding of US natural gas fundamentals, including supply, demand, storage and weather dynamics.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with knowledge of statistics, econometrics or applied mathematics.
• Proficiency in Python or a similar programming language.
• Experience with ICE, CME or comparable commodity trading platforms.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or another quantitative field.