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Quantitative Researcher – Cross Commodities – Buy Side – London | London, UK | Flexible

Octavius Finance

London

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Quantitative Researcher to join their systematic commodities team. This exciting role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment focused on developing and implementing innovative systematic strategies. You will leverage your quantitative research expertise and programming skills to contribute to the investment process at a top-tier financial institution. If you thrive in challenging situations and enjoy working alongside experienced professionals, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in quantitative research focused on commodities.
  • Strong programming proficiency in Python and other languages.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement systematic strategies on commodities.
  • Collaborate with a team of systematic commodities researchers.

Skills

Quantitative Research
Interpersonal Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Python Programming
Systematic Strategy Development

Education

Degree in Quantitative Finance or related field

Job description

Quantitative Researcher – Cross Commodities – Buy Side – London

We are currently working with a renowned buy-side firm who is seeking to systemize a large part of their investment process. They are starting to build out a small team of systematic commodities researchers with the ultimate aim of developing and implementing systematic strategies on commodities. As a junior researcher on the team, you will have a quantitative background and experience working within a systematic strategy-building team either on the buy-side or sell-side. You should enjoy working in a collaborative, hands-on team and have a robust way of facing challenging situations.

You will be reporting to the Head of the team and ultimately into the CIO of the firm.

In order to apply, you should:

  1. Currently be in employment within quantitative research
  2. Have 5+ years’ experience in quantitative research with a focus on commodities
  3. Work within a top-tier financial institution, buy or sell side
  4. Have strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  5. Programming proficiency in Python and other main programming languages

In order to work alongside and learn from a highly rated fund manager, please send across your CV in WORD format to quantresearch@octaviusfinance.com.

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