Commodities Desk-Aligned Engineer - London/Amsterdam- Leading Global Asset

at  Oxford Knight

Commodities Desk-Aligned Engineer - London/Amsterdam
This is a fantastic position on a commodities team that seeks to generate alpha through directional and relative value strategies across both physical and financial commodities markets. They evaluate opportunities in natural gas, power, crude, and refined products, and agriculture, primarily in North America and Europe.
Using fundamental research, proprietary analytical methodologies, and quantitative analysis to drive their views, these techniques are combined with an intense focus on understanding each market they trade, reflected in the ability to generate supply and demand balances for each commodity or product. A key part of this process is their advanced technology platform: allowing for a quick and deep understanding of patterns within a market or product, leading to scenario analysis and improvements to the overall accuracy of their views.

YOUR SKILLS AND TALENTS

• Strong preference for candidates with experience in proprietary finance, high-frequency trading (HFT) and/or market-making.
• Excellent technology skills. Fluent in Python or comparable language. Experience using multiple programming languages is desirable.
• Experience with complex, multi-site, systems architectures, strong Unix operating system knowledge and exposure to a variety of database technologies.
• Outstanding academic record. BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science/Physics; or equivalent experience.
• Exposure to commodity markets would be an advantage.
• Highly motivated to work in a hands-on collaborative environment.
• Commitment to excellence and strong attention to detail.
  Salary: V ariable - they are market leaders in compensation and pay talent based on technical ability and what they deserve. They do not base offers on your current earnings or average pay for years of experience.

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