Commodity Trader

Key Responsibilities\nMonitor and trade commodity markets including Energy, Metals, Agricultural Products, and Soft Commodities.\nDevelop, execute, and manage quantitative and discretionary trading strategies within defined risk parameters.\nAnalyze market microstructure, order flow, price action, and macroeconomic factors impacting commodity markets.\nCollaborate with Quant Researchers, Data Scientists, and Technology teams to identify and implement profitable trading opportunities.\nGenerate trading ideas through statistical analysis, market research, and data-driven insights.\nContinuously evaluate strategy performance and recommend improvements to enhance profitability and execution efficiency.\nManage portfolio exposure, position sizing, and risk in accordance with firm guidelines.\nMonitor market news, economic releases, geopolitical developments, and supply-demand dynamics affecting commodity prices.\nAssist in backtesting and validating new trading models and execution frameworks.\nMaintain detailed trade records and performance reports.\n\nRequired Qualification\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline\n5+ years of experience trading commodities in Proprietary Trading, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks, Commodity Trading Firms, or Quantitative Trading Firms\nStrong understanding of commodity markets, derivatives, futures, and options\nKnowledge of market microstructure and electronic trading environments\nStrong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills\nProficiency in Excel and data analysis tools\nAbility to make informed decisions under pressure in fast-moving market conditions\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in systematic, quantitative, HFT, or MFT trading environments.\nFamiliarity with programming languages such as Python or C++.\nUnderstanding of statistical modeling, time-series analysis, and quantitative research methodologies.\nKnowledge of exchange-traded commodity products across domestic and global markets.\nExperience working with trading platforms, execution algorithms, and market data systems.