Opportunity

Job description

Are you an outstanding Quantitative Strategist set on establishing yourself further within the energy trading space? Are you excited by the prospect of utilising your unique blend of specific energy market knowledge, deep understanding of mathematics and strong programming skills? 

If so, this role could be perfect for you. My client is an exceptional Commodity Trading house specialising in energy market, with a undoubted dominating global presence. Their dedication to remaining at the very forefront of the intersection between trading and technology is undisputed and is reflected in their revenue, which last year entered a dizzying height of hundreds of billions of dollars. 

You'd be working as a senior Quant Strat in a wider team of dedicated researchers, traders, and developers.

What will this give you?

• Excellent compensation, with basic salary up to £150,000 and a high likelihood of a 100% bonus
• A whole host of benefits including private healthcare and a strong pension
• The opportunity to work in a genuinely world leading commodity trading house where you are surrounded by outstanding talent day in day out
• An exceptional platform and brand to help establish your career within the systematic trading space

What will you do?

• Research and build models for Alpha generation
• Develop high performance and speed features for live trading and simulation within power markets
• Whatever you can to drive the success of the fund forward - part of the appeal of this role is the responsibility and autonomy you will assume as a senior Quant

What do you need?

• Five years of experience working as a Quant Strat within the Commodity trading space
• An exceptional academic background, demonstrated by a degree (ideally at least an MSc) in a STEM subject from a leading University
• Strong programming experience, s