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Senior Quantitative Researcher Opportunity - London/Paris/Dubai

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1 year ago
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A hedge fund with over £3 billion in assets under management is expanding its mid-frequency trading team and is seeking an experienced quantitative researcher with expertise in the commodities markets. This senior role offers the chance to lead strategy development, manage execution across key markets, and directly influence the fund's commodities trading performance. You'll be responsible for generating alpha and optimizing trading models, while collaborating with senior leadership and portfolio managers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and development of mid-frequency trading models targeting alpha generation in commodities markets.
  • Conduct in-depth research to identify new trading signals and strategies using statistical analysis, large datasets, and machine learning techniques.
  • Perform robust back testing and forward testing to ensure model reliability and effectiveness across various market conditions.
  • Work closely with the PM and senior management to implement and optimize trading strategies in real-time.
  • Continuously monitor and refine strategies to improve performance and mitigate risk.

Requirements:

  • Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or similar.
  • Extensive experience developing mid-frequency trading strategies within commodities markets.

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