Algo Capital Group is a global executive search firm specializing in elite talent acquisition for hedge funds, asset managers, and proprietary trading firms. Their client, a multi-billion dollar hedge fund, is seeking a seasoned Quantitative Researcher – Commodities Systematic to join their high-performing commodities trading team.

Job Summary:
This is a hybrid full-time opportunity based in Dubai, ideal for a quantitative researcher with a proven track record in systematic commodities trading. You’ll lead strategy development, alpha research, and portfolio construction while working alongside world-class talent in software engineering and quantitative finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of quantitative researchers to design and develop high-performance systematic commodities strategies.

• Conduct rigorous alpha research and data analysis to identify and evaluate alpha signals.

• Implement back-tested strategies into production systems with collaboration from elite software engineers.

• Manage risk and ensure optimal trading performance across commodities portfolios.

• Research and implement new trading products, models, and strategies in alignment with evolving market conditions.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in systematic commodities trading.

• Demonstrated track record of alpha generation with Sharpe ratio of 1.5 or higher.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline: Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, or similar.

• Strong programming, analytical, and quantitative modeling skills.

• Ability to thrive in a high-performance, data-driven trading environment.

Workplace Type: Hybrid
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

How to Apply:
Apply directly or email your resume to Megan Murphy at mmurphy@algocapitalgroup.com for a confidential discussion.