Commodity Quantitative Researcher

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.

Requirements 
Must 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.

Qualified applicants should email their resume to humanresources@dvtrading.co and reference code CQ0626.

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

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