Commodities strategist

Due to success in the first half of the year my client is looking to expand their team therefore an opportunity exists for an analyst join the commodities trading desk. This role requires a statistical or econometrics background as it involves building, running and testing statistical models with economic data. Data management is an important skill as well as experience working in commodities markets up to at least VP level. This role will offer the chance to work on a highly successful trading desk and will lead to role as a trader. The role requires a solid understanding of fundamentals of commodities markets as the analyst will be backtesting and simulating investment strategies as well as working with other analysts developing price forecasting models. This offers the successful candidate the opportunity to move into a leading group

The successful candidate will require:
Experience with statistical or econometric models
Expert knowledge of statistical software- SAS, Splus, Excel as well as Matlab.
Sound Knowledge of commodities markets, including crude oil, gas, metals and soft commodities.
Highly analytical and excellent communication skills are essential.

This role will offer you the opportunity to move into an extremely strong organization who successfully trade an entire range of commodities and have a proven record of success. You should expect to be working in a highly commercial organization where you will be closely supporting traders and therefore should be able to adapt quickly to the fast paced trading floor environment.
Interviews are currently taking place; therefore all applications must be received as soon as possible. Utmost confidentiality assured. Please apply directly to qfm@selbyjennings.com or visit our Website, http://www.selbyjennings.com. ALL CVs must be submitted in word format.

Type: Full-time

Location: Singapore

Category: Strategy Jobs

Apply Email: qfm@selbyjennings.com