Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent
My client is a leading quantitative hedge fund that is actively expanding its commodities platform across a broad range of products. The firm has a strong track record in systematic investing and is now building out its commodities business across both quantitative and fundamental strategies.
This is an opportunity for a Commodities Trading Analyst to join a high-calibre team at an early stage of growth, offering significant exposure and the chance to contribute directly to the growth of the platform.
Key responsibilities include:
Sitting within a collaborative, high-performing team, working at the intersection of data, modelling, and market fundamentals
Supporting the development of fundamental supply and demand models across commodity markets
Conducting quantitative analysis using Python to support trading strategies
Building and enhancing analytical tools, datasets, and research processes
Producing ad-hoc analysis in response to evolving market conditions and trade ideas
Monitoring and improving live strategies
Working closely with traders and senior researchers on strategy development
You will also gain exposure to the full trading lifecycle, including intraday analysis and longer-term model development
Requirements:
0-3 years' experience in commodities (internship or full-time)
Degree (BSc and/or MSc) from a top-tier university, ideally in a STEM discipline (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Econometrics, Applied Economics)
Strong Python programming skills (essential); familiarity with Excel is a plus
Prior experience analysing and modelling data
Demonstrated interest in commodities markets and investing
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information clearly
Proactive mindset with a willingness to take ownership of a wide range of tasks
Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced, and globally integrated environment
Why Apply?
Join a top-tier quant hedge fund expanding into commodities
Work in a highly collaborative, globally connected team
Gain exposure to both systematic and fundamental investment approaches
Be part of a growing platform with real opportunity for progression and impact
Contribute to building market-leading models and analytics capabilities