Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Commodities

Quantitative Researcher – Systematic Commodities

New York or London

CW Talent Solutions is partnering with a premier multi-strategy investment platform to hire a Quantitative Researcher focused on systematic commodities trading.

The Role

Research and develop systematic trading strategies across global commodity futures. The role covers the full research lifecycle, from signal generation through execution-aware backtesting, with a focus on extracting alpha from fundamentals, curve dynamics, and market microstructure across energy, metals, and agricultural markets.

Requirements

2–8+ years’ experience in systematic research, preferably within commodities

Strong quantitative background with experience in futures-based strategies

Deep understanding of term structure, spreads, and commodity-specific fundamentals

Strong Python skills for research and model development

MSc or PhD in a quantitative discipline

Experience with execution-aware backtesting and transaction cost analysis

Why Apply?

Exposure to the full commodities complex

Institutional research, data, and execution infrastructure

Collaborative environment with experienced PMs and engineers

Ability to take strategies from research through to live trading

Seán Sweeney ➡

📞 +44 3300 522 127

📧 sean@cwtalentsolutions.com