Haystack
Junior Quant Developer
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We're working with a highly prestigious global hedge fund, renowned for its innovative strategies and significant impact on financial markets. This organization offers a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment where cutting-edge technology meets advanced quantitative finance.
The Role
- Develop commodities quantitative models for risk and portfolio management
- Research and implement derivatives models, including risk metrics and VaR
- Construct forward curves, volatility surfaces, and handle time-series data
- Collaborate with derivatives quants and data scientists
- Focus on greenfield projects with significant impact
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What You'll Need
- Experience with modern C++ (C++17 or later)
- Strong programming skills and ability to write clean, reliable code
- Keen interest in commodities markets
- Approximately 1-3 years of commercial experience post-graduation
- Familiarity with a commodities asset class (e.g., energy, ags and softs, or base metals) is a plus
- Hands-on experience with Python for prototyping and analysis is a plus
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What's On Offer
- Significant salary and performance-based bonus opportunities
- Opportunity for greenfield work and substantial impact
- Highly collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
- Excellent opportunities for career growth
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