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Quantitative Researcher - Commodities

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Millennium

29d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Data
    Software Engineering
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need 5+ years in commodities futures, ETL experience, strong Python skills, Linux/cloud knowledge, stats expertise, good communication, and ability to work independently and detail-oriented.
  • You will develop analytical models, set up data pipelines, create visual dashboards, and collaborate with stakeholders on market positioning analytics.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience working with commodities futures market data and positioning data
  • Prior experience with ETL pipelines
  • Strong Python skills, practical knowledge of the python data science eco-system (numpy, pandas, jupyter, plotly, etc.)
  • Experience developing on a Linux-based platform, cloud experience an advantage
  • Good knowledge of Statistics and Data Science
  • Knowledge of any trading systems and Portfolio Management advantageous
  • Solid communications skills
  • Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Detail oriented, organized, demonstrating thoroughness and strong ownership of work

Responsibilities

  • Work as part of a global team doing Commodities Model Research, Data Exploration & Project/code base maintenance
  • Set up data pipelines, build analytical models & create visualization dashboards
  • Interact with broad group of stakeholders including senior portfolio managers, business and technology leadership
  • Role will focus on market positioning analytics

FAQs

What type of experience is required for the Quantitative Researcher position?

A minimum of 5 years of experience working with commodities futures market data and positioning data is required.

What programming skills are necessary for this role?

Strong Python skills and practical knowledge of the Python data science ecosystem (including libraries such as numpy, pandas, jupyter, plotly, etc.) are necessary.

Is experience with ETL pipelines required?

Yes, prior experience with ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines is required for this position.

What kind of analytics will the role focus on?

The role will focus on market positioning analytics.

Are there any specific platforms or environments that candidates should be familiar with?

Candidates should have experience developing on a Linux-based platform; cloud experience is considered an advantage.

Is knowledge of trading systems and portfolio management helpful for this role?

Yes, having knowledge of trading systems and portfolio management is advantageous.

What kind of communication skills are expected from candidates?

Solid communication skills are expected, as the role involves interaction with a broad group of stakeholders, including senior portfolio managers.

Will the candidate need to work independently?

Yes, the candidate should be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

What qualities are emphasized in the ideal candidate?

The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, organized, demonstrate thoroughness, and show strong ownership of their work.

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1989
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Millennium is a global alternative investment management firm, founded in 1989, which manages $58.9 billion in assets. We seek to pursue a diverse array of investment strategies across industry sectors, asset classes, and geographies. Our four primary strategies are RV Fundamental Equity, Equities Arbitrage, Fixed Income Strategies, and Quantitative Strategies. Millennium was founded on the belief that innovation and results come from empowering talented, independent-minded individuals. To us, success is the combination of drive and discipline.