QIS Commodities Trader

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We are working with a Leading global investment bank seeking an experienced QIS Commodities Trader to join their front-office team in New York. This is a high-impact position for a commercially-driven professional with deep expertise across commodity markets and quantitative trading.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead trader for a multi-billion dollar Commodity QIS book , managing diversified exposures across agriculture, energy, and metals .
• Design, price, and manage new QIS trades , including capacity planning and index structuring, in collaboration with quant and structuring teams.
• Execute discretionary trading strategies , including outrights, calendar spreads, and RV trades, with a focus on tactical and fundamental risk-taking.
• Oversee and hedge exposures on commodity-linked ETN products and support broader trading and risk management of the commodity QIS franchise.
• Support the launch and growth of new commodity index funds , contributing to significant asset raising efforts over multi-year periods.
• Collaborate with global front-office stakeholders to identify new revenue opportunities , leading to key client wins and increased pipeline visibility.
• Lead the automation of end-of-day trading operations , reducing manual effort in coordination with technology and support teams.
• Mentor junior traders, setting structured learning goals and supporting professional development.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5–10+ years of experience in commodities trading with specific focus on QIS and quantitative strategies .
• Deep understanding of commodity market risk , commodity-linked interest rate structures , and pricing models .
• Strong track record of PnL generation , ideally with multi-asset commodity exposure.
• Excellent programming, quantitative, and analytical skills; ability to work closely with quant and structuring teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience managing cross-functional relationships across trading, structuring, quant, and support teams.
• Experience in mentoring or team leadership is a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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