Head Of Commodities Trading Jobs

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Back testing and assessing pricing, risk management and execution strategies

Strong programming skills in C++/Java or other object-oriented languages

Foundational knowledge of statistic and data analysis techniques

Interest or experience in market microstructure and systematic trading

Head Trader | Single Stock Market Making | Banking | Remote

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*Salary - up to $350,000 + bonus

Strong time management skills and ability to work well under pressure and with competing tasks

Bachelor’s degree with minimum 4 years of experience in an operations support role

Daily interaction with Traders, Sales, Technology, Legal, Strategists and other Operational departments

Preparation and review of escalation and control reports

Technical & Analytical Focus with attention to detail

Proactive, self-starting individual with high levels of ownership

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

Back testing and assessing pricing, risk management and execution strategies

Strong programming skills in C++/Java or other object-oriented languages

Foundational knowledge of statistic and data analysis techniques

Interest or experience in market microstructure and systematic trading

8-10 years of experience in supply chain, strategic sourcing, or procurement roles.

Extensive experience in managing and developing a team.

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or CIP qualified.

Strong preference in Electric Vehicle, Energy Storage, or related field.

Sr. Director of Commodities – San Francisco, CA

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Deep knowledge of risk management.

Extensive experience in equities mid freq trading, with a proven track record of success in a quantitative trading environment.

Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve goals.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

Strong understanding of the market structure, market microstructure, and trading strategies.

Strong leadership skills, with experience in managing and mentoring quantitative traders or trading teams in a commodities trading environment.

Lead and manage a team of quantitative traders focused on commodities trading, providing direction, mentorship, and performance feedback.

Proficiency in quantitative research, data analysis, and statistical modeling, with experience in utilizing programming languages such as Python, R, or C++.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Develop and execute trading strategies for commodities, including futures, options, and other derivatives, utilizing quantitative models and algorithms.

Drive the research and development of new trading ideas, leveraging advanced data analytics and machine learning techniques to identify market opportunities.

Derivatives focused position with emphasis on scaling and building of a softs portfolio from inception

A minimum of 10 years required with strong P&L track record

Products of interest include: cocoa, coffee, cotton, sugar, rice, wheat, oilseeds, soybeans, livestock

Proven track record of success in FICC trading, with a deep understanding of market dynamics, trading strategies, and risk management.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a high-performing team.

Extensive experience with quantitative trading, algorithmic trading, and machine learning methods.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and make data-driven decisions.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different departments and communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences.

Drive the development and execution of trading strategies, leveraging cutting-edge quantitative methods and technology to optimize trading performance.

Interacting with Commodities traders, business unit management, operations and technology

Strong communications and Excel skills required

The Responsibilities Of This Individual Include

Daily production and review of reports

Preparing and maintaining hedge exemptions on behalf of the business unit

Drafting Compliance Notices, and Compliance Manuals as needed