Commodities Portfolio Manager

Commodities Traders/Portfolio Managers lead the development and execution of trading strategies and play a key role in managing portfolio construction and risk. Successful Portfolio Managers are able to build and manage a strong and dynamic commodity vertical-focused portfolio.

Opportunities may be available from time to time in any location in which the business is based for suitable candidates. If you are interested in a career with Citadel, please share your details and we will contact you if there is a vacancy available.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute trading strategies for a commodities portfolio

Assist the analysis team in developing and enhancing analytical processes

Improve and scale portfolio risk taking

Participate in portfolio construction and risk-taking decisions

Identify short and longer term opportunities based on micro and macro fundamentals

Use new and existing insights to support idea generation and commodity analysis

Challenge consensus views and monitor volatility

Skillset Requirements

Prior commodities experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in statistics, mathematics, computer science, finance or economics

High GPA (>3.8) / 1st Class Hons degree

Strong understanding of financial modeling, specifically using Python and/or VBA, Matlab

Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with strong attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communications skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced team environment