Quantitative Developer
A leading European-based hedge fund that is making its first strategic venture into the U.S. markets through a newly launched Commodities trading unit is growing its technology team. This is a rare opportunity to join a lean, entrepreneurial trading pod led by an industry-leading figure in North American commodity trading.
Why this is unique:
- Ground-Up Buildout: Be part of something from the very beginning, helping shape the firm's U.S. presence and its expansion into a variety of commodities markets.
- Direct Impact: In a small, focused team, every contribution matters. You'll work closely with traders and researchers to develop tools, models, and infrastructure that drive real trading decisions.
- Industry-Leading Leadership: The team is led by one of the most respected industry names, you will be in an environment where you'll learn from the best while influencing the future of the business.
- Hybrid Exposure: This role blends quantitative development with physical commodities trading, offering a rare combination of technical and market-facing experience.
Ideal for candidates who:
- Have 4+ years of Python development experience in a trading environment
- Are excited by the intersection of commodities markets, quantitative research, and software engineering.
- Want to join a high-visibility, entrepreneurial team backed by a global hedge fund with significant resources.
- Able to work directly with very senior stakeholders
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