Commodities Analyst

Commodities Analysts work closely with Portfolio Managers to generate commodity investment ideas based on fundamental research and data analysis. Successful analysts are given greater responsibility and input into investment decisions, with the ultimate goal of growing into a Portfolio Manager role.

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

Generate investment ideas based on fundamental research and data analysis

Build detailed fundamental commodity supply and demand models

Develop and expand analytics tools and processes while staying on top of market research and insights

Model commodity data for specific markets and produce ad hoc analysis based on short-term market developments

Evaluate and improve data quality

Skillset Requirements

Prior commodities experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 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