Balyasny Asset Management L.P.

Commodities Quantitative Analyst

Balyasny Asset Management L.P.$90K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Fresh graduates or candidates with 1-2 years of experience
  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in a quantitative field (math, statistics, engineering, physics, or financial engineering)
  • Experience as a quantitative analyst, strategist, or risk quant in a commodity trading environment
  • Strong foundation in statistics, time series analysis, and quantitative modeling
  • Proficiency in Python programming
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication of technical concepts

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance quantitative frameworks and models for portfolio risk and optimization.
  • Conduct quantitative analysis and provide insights to portfolio managers and business management.
  • Collaborate with investment teams to evaluate trade risks and support investment decisions.
  • Contribute to best practices in risk analysis and portfolio construction across the Commodities platform.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring
  • Work within a collaborative team environment
  • Access to advanced analytical tools and resources
  • Contribution to impactful decision-making in the commodities market
Full Job Description
The Commodities Quantitative Research and PM Engagement team works with portfolio managers with specific focus on portfolio risk and optimization, deliver analytics, and provide actionable insights and best practices that drive business growth and enhance profitability.

The Commodities Quantitative Analyst works alongside investment teams to develop quantitative models and analytical tools for portfolio risk analysis and portfolio construction. This role is key to enhance profitability and scalability across the Commodities business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and enhance quantitative framework and models for portfolio risk and portfolio optimization.
  • Conduct quantitative analysis and share insights with portfolio managers and business management.
  • Partner with investment teams to assess fundamentals, evaluate trade risk, and support investment decisions
  • Contribute to best practices in risk analysis, portfolio construction, and quantitative research across the Commodities platform


Qualifications
  • Fresh graduates or candidates with 1-2 years of experience
  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in a quantitative field, such as math, statistics, engineering, physics, financial engineering, or a related field
  • Experience as a quantitative analyst, strategist or risk quant in a commodity trading firm, bank, or hedge fund
  • Strong foundation in statistics, time series analysis, and quantitative modeling
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively

About Balyasny Asset Management L.P.

Balyasny Asset Management L.P. is a global investment firm that manages hedge funds and private investment funds. The company was founded in 2001 by Dmitry Balyasny and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. employs a multi-strategy approach to investing and focuses on generating alpha through a combination of fundamental analysis and quantitative research. The company has a strong track record of performance and has received numerous awards for its investment strategies.
Learn more about Balyasny Asset Management L.P.
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$1 billion

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