Commodities Trading Analyst

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

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