Commodity Research Analyst recruitment

Commodity Research Analyst

Major Hedge fund is looking for a Research Analyst to join their team of professionals to focus on their proprietary strategies related to asset allocation. The role will involve collaboration with other researchers, portfolio managers, risk managers as well as traders to develop new and improve current investment strategies.

ROLE

Develop proprietary commodity quantitative trading strategies

Work closely with portfolio managers in implementing commodity trading strategies

Perform statistical and economic research on financial data related to commodity strategies

Add features to proprietary research system to implement new research ideas

REQUIREMENTS

Degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Economics, Computer Science, Math, Physics, etc.)

2-4 years experience in the financial industry with background in commodities

Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or similar tools

Ability to discuss and explain involved concepts in finance and mathematics in both verbal and written form

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Passion for research, hard work, and eager to learn in a highly intellectual, collaborative environment

Location: Greenwich, CT

Compensation: OPEN