Commodity Quantitative Researcher

DV Trading

$112K — $144K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Finance, Financial Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years experience as a junior trader or in a related role
  • Strong knowledge of portfolio and risk management principles
  • Extensive trading execution experience across multiple commodity markets
  • Familiarity with both electronic and voice/OTC trading across various exchanges

Responsibilities

  • Manage trading and execution of algorithmic models across commodity markets
  • Lead the improvement of traders' execution processes
  • Conduct research for risk management and development of new trading signals
  • Supervise trading execution activities to align with portfolio objectives
  • Train and evaluate junior traders on execution techniques and cost optimization
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams for execution infrastructure improvements
  • Research and collaborate with Portfolio Manager for better signal design in futures and swaps markets

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus eligibility
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care Options
  • Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D insurance
  • Voluntary LTD, Life & AD&D insurance
  • Flexible Vacation policy
  • Retirement plan with employer match
Full Job Description
DV Group, LLC
Commodity Quantitative Researcher
New York, New York
Offered Salary: $112,778 - $144,000

Manage and oversee the trading and execution of algorithmic models across multiple markets. Lead development and continuous improvement of traders' execution processes. Participate in the research for risk management and new signals. Supervise and direct trading execution activities across multiple commodity markets (crude oil, refined products, LPGs, European power, metals, agricultural, livestock and soft commodities) to ensure alignment with portfolio objectives and with respect of the execution framework. Manage, train, and evaluate junior traders in execution methodology, broker interactions, adherence to the framework, and transaction cost optimization/market footprint reduction. Coordinate cross-team processes (tech, risks and back-office) for execution and infrastructure improvements, and integration of new markets in the portfolio. Conduct research in coordination with the Portfolio Manager to design and/or improve signals in futures and OTC swap markets.

RequirementsMust have a Master's degree in Finance, Financial Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or closely related field. Must have three (3) years of experience as a junior trader or a related field. Must also have three (3) years of experience with fundamentals and concepts of portfolio/risk management; and trading execution for a cross-commodities portfolio on multiple exchanges (electronic and voice/OTC) on Agriculturals, Metals, Crude Oil & Gas, Refined Products swaps, European power markets, Softs, and Livestock markets.



Benefits:
  • Discretionary bonus eligibility
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care Options
  • Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D insurance
  • Voluntary LTD, Life & AD&D insurance
  • Flexible Vacation policy
  • Retirement plan with employer match

The range below reflects the expected base salary for this position. It represents a good-faith estimate of the base pay we anticipate offering, with actual compensation determined by your experience, education, skills, and performance throughout the interview process. This role is also eligible for a discretionary bonus (at DV Trading's discretion) and DV Trading's benefits package, including the benefits listed above.

Base Salary Range

$112,778-$144,000 USD

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