Commodities Quantitative Researcher
A leading Hedge Fund is looking for an experienced Quant Researcher to join their collaborative, and entrepreneurial systematic investment team. They are seeking a strong commodities quantitative researcher to join in developing new signals and strategies. This opportunity provides a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent opportunities for career growth.
Job Description
Quantitative Researcher as part of a small, collaborative systematic global macro team with a focus on applying cutting edge techniques to strategies across the commodities, fixed income, and FX space.
Location
London or Switzerland
Principal Responsibilities
Identify and onboard new global markets and datasets
Analyze and manipulate large and diverse data sets for idea generation and alpha research with a focus on the commodities space
Research and develop signals, leveraging a variety of market and fundamental datasets, to be deployed in systematic trading strategies
Collaborate with the Senior Portfolio Manager and team in a transparent environment, engaging with the whole investment process from idea generation through execution with a focus on the Global Commodities space
Preferred Technical Skills
Strongly skilled in Python
Experience programming in C is a plus
Bachelor, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or related STEM field
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Experience
2-4 years of experience working in a quantitative research capacity with a focus on Ags, Energy, Metals, Fixed Income, FX, or Equity Index strategies
Experience working with large and diverse data sets, specifically data sets associated with the commodity markets
Commodities market experience modeling futures curves and/or cross-market relationships
Highly Valued Relevant Experience
Experience in quantitative, econometrics, asset pricing, or macro sub-fields
Experience with machine learning, statistical techniques and related libraries