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Junior C++ Quant Developer
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We're working with one of the world's most prestigious global hedge funds, renowned for its innovative financial strategies and significant market impact. They are seeking a talented individual to join their centralized Commodities Quant team and contribute to cutting-edge financial modeling.
The Role
- Research and develop commodities quantitative models for risk and portfolio managers
- Focus on quantitative analysis models for derivatives
- Calculate and aggregate raw risk metrics (the Greeks)
- Construct forward curve and volatility surfaces
- Handle timeseries data for price and volatility scenarios
- Model Value at Risk (VaR) using historical and factor-based approaches
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What You'll Need
- Experience with modern C++ (C++17 or later)
- Strong programming skills with clean, reliable code
- Keen interest in commodities markets
- 1-3 years of commercial experience post-graduation
- Familiarity with at least one commodities asset class (e.g., energy, ags, softs, or base metals) is a plus
- Previous experience building risk models for commodities markets is a plus
- Hands-on experience with Python for prototyping and analysis is a plus
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- Significant salary plus a bonus tied to profits/trading strategy success
- Opportunity for greenfield work with big impact
- Very collaborative culture where ideas are implemented
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