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London

£120k + bonus

Hedge Funds

Permanent

Quantitative Researcher (Systematic Commodities)

This successful systematic commodities hedge fund specializing in data-driven trading strategies across global markets. We’re seeking a Quantitative Researcher with up to 5 years of relevant experience in systematic commodities trading to join our team and help drive alpha generation in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
 
Responsibilities
  • Develop, test, and implement systematic trading strategies focused on commodities markets, including futures, options, and derivatives.
  • Analyze market data and microstructure to identify patterns and generate actionable trading signals across various time horizons.
  • Build and refine tools for data analysis, back-testing, and simulation to enhance trading models.
  • Collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to deploy strategies and optimize performance in live trading environments.
  • Contribute to the firm’s research pipeline, ensuring strategies are robust, scalable, and aligned with market dynamics.  
Technical Skills and Experience
  • Up to 5 years of experience in systematic commodities trading, ideally within a hedge fund or proprietary trading firm.
  • Note: We are not seeking candidates from physical trading houses (e.g., Shell, Trafigura, or similar commodity merchants).
  • Strong quantitative skills, with a background in mathematics, statistics, or a related field (BSc/MSc preferred).
  • Proficiency in data analysis, back-testing, and statistical modeling, with experience handling large datasets (e.g., tick data).
  • Solid programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages for research and model development.
  • A proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
What’s on Offer
  • Competitive salary (£90,000 - £120,000 annually, based on experience) with performance-based bonuses. ·       Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and pension contributions.
  • A meritocratic culture where your research directly impacts trading outcomes.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology, clean datasets, and a collaborative team of quants and traders.
  • Career growth opportunities in a growing systematic trading firm.

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