Senior Commodities Quantitative Researcher – US Power & Gas

My client, a leading global systematic hedge fund is seeking a Senior Commodities Quantitative Researcher to join its New York office. The firm is renowned for its collaborative culture, strong research focus, and giving quants strong autonomy in a full-stack role.With an established and successful commodities platform across European markets, the team is now looking to expand into US Power and Gas. This hire will play a pivotal role in shaping and building out this next phase of growth.The RoleAs a senior member of the commodities research team, you will:Lead the research, development, and implementation of systematic trading strategies focused on US Power & Gas marketsIdentify and exploit inefficiencies through data-driven modelling and advanced quantitative techniquesWork closely with other researchers and technologists in a highly collaborative environmentContribute to the end-to-end research lifecycle, from idea generation through to production deploymentHelp define the research agenda and strategic direction for the US energy expansionKey RequirementsProven experience in systematic strategy research and development within commodities, ideally US Power and/or GasStrong understanding of energy markets, fundamentals, and data structuresAdvanced quantitative skillset, including statistical modelling, time series analysis, and machine learning techniquesProficiency in programming (typically Python; experience with large datasets is essential)Demonstrated ability to independently drive research projects while contributing to a team-oriented environmentExcellent academic background in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science)Why Join?Opportunity to lead and shape a new growth area within an established, high-performing platformStrong emphasis on collaboration with high-calibre colleaguesAutonomy and ownership over your research and ideasCompetitive compensation aligned with impact