Point One - Hedge Fund Talent

About the Company

Point One Ltd is a premier global hedge fund talent business. We specialise in connecting outstanding candidates with a boutique selection of elite hedge funds. Point One Ltd is built on a foundation of deep industry knowledge, a reputation for trustworthiness, and a commitment to high standards throughout our process. Point One operates across global talent markets including New York, Chicago, Miami, Texas, London, Geneva, Zug, Paris, Dublin, United Arab Emirates, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney.

Services Provided:
• Contingent Search
• Retained/Executive Search projects
• Capital Introductions
• Market Mapping

Areas of expertise:

• Portfolio Management:
o Quantitative Strategies
o Equities
o Fixed Income
o Commodities
o Digital Assets
o Macro Strategies

• Trading:
o Systematic Trading
o Trade Monitoring
o Product Management
o Trading Operations

• Research:
o Quantitative Researchers & Analysts
o Fundamental Researchers
o Macro Analysts.

• Technology:
o Quantitative Developers
o Software Engineers & Developers
o Hardware specialists
o Blockchain
o Data Engineers

• Management:
o Business Development Professionals
o Heads of Trading
o Heads of Research
o C-Suite Positions

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Listed Jobs

Company Name

Point One - Hedge Fund Talent

Job Title

Commodity Derivatives Trader

Job Description

A top-tier quantitative hedge fund is seeking a highly skilled Commodities Derivatives Portfolio Manager/Trader to join its team in London or Paris. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of generating at least $10 million in PnL through discretionary or systematic commodity derivatives trading strategies. This is an exceptional opportunity to work within a world-class trading infrastructure, leveraging cutting-edge technology and quantitative research to drive superior risk-adjusted returns.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage a commodity derivatives trading strategies, leveraging either discretionary, systematic, or hybrid strategies.
Trade and manage risk across commodity derivatives, including futures, options, swaps, and structured products in energy, metals, agriculture, and softs.
Identify and exploit inefficiencies in commodity derivatives markets, utilizing market data, macroeconomic insights, and quantitative analysis.
Implement robust risk management practices to optimize portfolio returns while ensuring capital preservation.
Collaborate with quant researchers and data scientists to enhance alpha generation and execution strategies.
Utilize proprietary models, data analytics, and algorithmic execution to refine and optimize trading strategies.
Stay ahead of market trends, macroeconomic factors, and regulatory changes impacting commodity derivatives markets.

Key Requirements
Proven track record of generating at least $10 million in annual PnL in commodity derivatives trading.
Expertise in futures, options, swaps, and other derivatives within the commodities space.
Experience in systematic, discretionary, or hybrid trading approaches.
Strong understanding of commodity derivatives market microstructure, execution algorithms, and liquidity dynamics.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or R (for systematic traders).
Excellent risk management skills with a focus on drawdown control and capital efficiency.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with a highly sophisticated team of quants, technologists, and researchers.
Buy-side or sell-side experience at a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or investment bank.

Why Join?
Competitive P&L-linked compensation structure with industry-leading terms.
Access to best-in-class infrastructure, technology, and data.
Entrepreneurial environment within a globally recognized hedge fund.
Opportunity to scale strategies with substantial capital allocation.
Work alongside top-tier quantitative researchers, engineers, and traders.

Paris, France

On site

11-03-2025