Quantitative Analyst Oil Trading

Our Commodity Quant Strategy team in London is dedicated to generating revenue through specialist methods from mathematics, science, and engineering. Working closely with the oil trading desk, you will be part of a global team that focuses on derivative valuation, risk, automated trading, and data-driven decision making.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

As a Quantitative Analyst, you will expand our derivative products by implementing new pricing models for valuation, risk analysis, and trading. You will assist with day-to-day trading operations and maintain our Quant Strat analysis platform and library for risk and pricing. Your role will involve designing innovative technology and quantitative methods to solve complex business problems.

What you offer

• 1-3 years of experience in a relevant field
• A top-tier M.S./Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline (e.g. mathematics, physics, or engineering)
• Strong programming skills, with experience in Python, C++, and Linux
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to acquire knowledge, understand complex products, and learn new skills
• Experience in derivatives pricing and stochastic modelling
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team
• We look forward to welcoming a talented and passionate individual who enjoys working on the trading floor and is eager to contribute to our global team. Join us and be part of a dynamic group that is closely aligned with revenue generation.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

What we offer

At Macquarie, you're empowered to shape a career that's rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.
• 26 weeks' paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks' paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including, comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Access to company funded emergency and backup dependent care services
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Commodities and Global Markets

Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.
Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.