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Overview

Join a prominent commodities trading firm as a Junior Quantitative Analyst working directly with the front-office trading desk. This role offers an extraordinary chance for early-career quantitative professionals to engage hands-on with seasoned traders, contributing to strategy creation, market evaluations, and enhancing trading performance in a dynamic environment. Situated at the nexus of quantitative development and trading analytics, it seeks a candidate with robust technical expertise and a deep enthusiasm for financial markets.

Key Duties

Create and refine quantitative models and trading methodologies
Process extensive datasets to uncover market opportunities and deliver actionable insights
Track trading operations, assess the effectiveness of strategies, and monitor risk indicators
Assist in trade implementations and the continual refinement of systematic trading processes
Work collaboratively with traders and relevant parties to enhance decision-making and overall trading results

Candidate Profile and Requirements

Possesses a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or another analytically intensive field (particularly those with engineering backgrounds)
Proficient in C++ programming, a fundamental skill for this position
Competent in Python programming
Strong understanding of machine learning and statistical methodologies
Experience handling large-scale datasets for analysis
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
High level of precision and the capacity to flourish in a rapid-paced setting
A passionate interest in financial markets and trading processes, ideally evidenced by independent trading or tech-related projects such as personal trading strategy development, backtesting systems, market data tools, or contributions to open-source initiatives

Preferred Background

Experience in commodity markets, energy sectors, trading, or closely related client-facing roles
Previous internships in quantitative research, trading analytics, or financial market analysis
Familiarity with systematic trading, advanced quantitative modelling, or market investigation
Personal or side projects linked to trading, financial markets, or technical development

Desired Qualities

Robust analytical skills coupled with practical technical proficiency; this position bridges quantitative programming and trading analysis
Business acumen and curiosity about market dynamics
Self-driven, inquisitive, and enthusiastic about continuous learning and development
A competitive spirit
Capability to succeed in a high-pressure, performance-oriented environment

Junior Quantitative Analyst

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