What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quantitative Developer (Commodities) position at Caxton Associates?
About Caxton Associates:
Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in New York, London, Monaco, Singapore and Dubai. Caxton Associates' primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through a suite of products designed to fit the specific needs of investors. Employing a multi-portfolio manager framework, Caxton excels in discretionary global macro investing, leveraging its diversified expertise across asset classes and markets.
About the role:
We are seeking a Quantitative Developer to work directly with a Portfolio Manager focused on Commodities. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and solve complex problems. This role is first and foremost for an excellent developer. The best candidates will be able to grow into a hybrid developer / researcher role.
Responsibilities:
Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in New York, London, Monaco, Singapore and Dubai. Caxton Associates' primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through a suite of products designed to fit the specific needs of investors. Employing a multi-portfolio manager framework, Caxton excels in discretionary global macro investing, leveraging its diversified expertise across asset classes and markets.
About the role:
We are seeking a Quantitative Developer to work directly with a Portfolio Manager focused on Commodities. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and solve complex problems. This role is first and foremost for an excellent developer. The best candidates will be able to grow into a hybrid developer / researcher role.
Responsibilities:
- Work very closely with the Portfolio Manager
- Compile, clean, and manage large datasets
- Build day-to-day processes
- Develop analytic and investment tools and visuals
- Create live streaming programs to aid in the management of the portfolio
- Support the research and development of investment strategies and execution
- 2-8 years of experience or an advanced degree in a quantitative field. Strong preference for computer science, engineering, or mathematics, or related field
- Great programming skills including Python and a strongly-typed object oriented programming language (e.g. Java, C, C#, C , Rust)
- Ability to handle parallel work streams and produce quality solutions quickly
- Strong attention to detail.
- Independent thought and creativity
- Goal oriented mindset and a positive, energetic attitude.
- Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Knowledge of commodities and time-series analysis is a plus
- Working knowledge of SQL and Linux is preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Display and operate at the highest degree of ethics and integrity
