What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commodities Quantitative Researcher/ Trader position at Alexander Chapman?
š Commodities Quant Researcher / Systematic Trader ā New York š
Partnering with a quantitative trading group in NYC that's expanding its commodities desk. They're looking for someone with a strong research mindset and a passion for marketsāsomeone who wants to develop and refine data-driven strategies in real trading environments.
What makes this compelling:
- Work closely with PMs on research that feeds directly into trading decisions
- Explore rich datasets across energy, metals, or agricultural markets
- Be part of a collaborative, technically-minded team
- Strong comp structure and real ownership over strategy development
Ideal background:
- 2ā5 years in quant research or trading, preferably with some exposure to commodities
- Proficiency in Python and statistical analysis
- Interest in market structure, signal design, and performance attribution
- Experience working with futures data or alternative sources is a plus
If youāre exploring new rolesāor know someone who might beādrop me a message.