Onyx Alpha Partners · 1 week ago
Quantitative Researcher (Systematic Commodities) — Multi-Strategy Platform
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$200K/yr - $300K/yr
2+ years expOnyx Alpha Partners is a multi-strategy firm focused on systematic commodity trading. They are seeking a Quantitative Researcher to drive research and strategy development in commodities, utilizing statistical methods and data analysis to extract market insights.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Theodore Morapedi
Responsibilities
Build Alpha Signals: Research and develop medium-frequency to short-term signals across commodity futures, synthesizing fundamentals, term structure, and flow/inventory data
Refine Execution: Design execution-aware backtests that account for liquidity, slippage, and transaction costs (TCA) to ensure signal integrity from lab to live
Optimize Models: Continuously monitor and recalibrate live strategies through rigorous statistical validation and regime analysis
Drive Data Strategy: Partner with engineering teams to enhance datasets and build robust research pipelines that capture microstructure-level nuances
Qualification
Required
2–8+ years of experience in systematic research (or discretionary with a strong quant edge); primary focus on Commodities, though exceptional researchers from Equities/Futures with intraday experience are considered
PhD or MSc in a quantitative field (Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Engineering)
Deep statistical intuition regarding term structure, spreads, inventory cycles, and the specific physical dynamics of Energy, Softs, or Metals
Strong proficiency in Python (Pandas/NumPy/SciPy) is required; familiarity with C++, SQL, or kdb+ is a distinct advantage
A clear communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and possesses the rigor to manage the full research cycle
Preferred
Non-compete: 6-12 months maximum is preferred
Compensation: $200-300k + benefits; P&L participation negotiable for outstanding candidates
Benefits
Benefits
P&L participation negotiable for outstanding candidates
Company
Onyx Alpha Partners
Onyx Alpha Partners is an executive recruitment firm specializing in quantitative strategies.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase