Quantitative Commodity Researcher & Strategist | New York | 5+ years’ experience

A leading buy-side firm is looking to hire a Quantitative Commodity Researcher & Strategist to join its team in either London or New York. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing short-, medium-, and long-term commodity trading strategies through a blend of fundamental and quantitative analysis. The role also involves close collaboration with portfolio managers to refine trade ideas and generate actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term commodity strategies using both fundamental and quantitative approaches

• Work closely with portfolio managers to improve trade execution and deliver meaningful market insights

• Produce high-quality research content on commodity fundamentals, including quarterly letters, blog posts, and academic-style publications

• Translate complex data into clear, actionable intelligence and provide thought leadership across the investment team

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing timely market updates and insights

• Monitor global financial markets, macroeconomic indicators, and geopolitical developments to identify opportunities and assess risks

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a cross-commodity research role

• Strong academic credentials, ideally in a quantitative or economics-related discipline

• Proficiency in a high-level programming language, preferably Python or R

Please apply to economics@octaviusfinance.com