Commodity Quantitative Analyst - Oil Desk - Thurn Partners

Job Title: Commodities Quantitative Analyst, Oil Desk

Location: Houston, Texas

Salary expectations: $200k- $300k

Company Insight:

One of the leading global investment managers in the commodities market is seeking a highly skilled Commodities Quantitative Analyst to sit on their Oil desk. For over 30 years, this firm has cultivated a culture of learning and collaboration among some of the most talented and accomplished analysts in the world and empower their employees to test their ideas and develop commercial solutions that accelerate their growth and drive real impact.

In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with the Portfolio Managers to analyse, interpret and forecast global oil commodities markets and trends, while generating strategic commodity ideas based on fundamental research and data analysis. This role offers significant growth opportunities where successful candidates will gradually assume greater responsibility in shaping key investment decisions, with the long-term goal of growing into a Portfolio Manager position. This position is ideal for individuals with a passion for commodities markets, a strong analytical mindset, and the drive to influence key investment decisions.

Your role:

• Develop investment ideas by conducting thorough fundamental research and data-driven analysis.
• Build detailed commodity supply and demand models using Python.
• Develop and expand analytics tools and processes while staying on top of market research and insights.
• Analyze data from different commodity asset classes and produce ad hoc analysis based on short-term market developments.
• Evaluate and improve market data quality.

Experience/skills required:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or Engineering.
• Hands-on experience in the North American Oil market, either within the industry or in an advisory role. Experience with other energy commodities such as Power and Gas is also an asset.
• High GPA/ 1st Class Hons degree.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of financial modeling, specifically using Python and/or VBA, Matlab.
• Proven track record of meeting challenging objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

Pre-Application:

• Please do not apply if you're looking for a contract or remote work.
• You must be eligible to live and work in the US, without requiring sponsorship.
• Please ensure you meet the required experience section prior to applying.
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