Glencore Singapore Pte Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Glencore International Plc. and engages in commodity trading. The Singapore office employs approximately 220 staff working from a single site.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quantitative Engineer with a focus on Commodities Trading to join our business, you will be part of a small but growing team where you will work directly with the business on complex technology trading problems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including traders and software engineers to have a real impact of the future success of our business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with the front office to understand their workflows, challenges and requirements, providing technical solutions to enhance productivity.
- Implement high-performance, robust software solutions tailored to commodities trading activities and data processing.
- Act as a subject matter expert to the business on technology subjects.
- Stay up to date with the latest trends, research, and developments in technology and commodities markets and integrate findings into engineering strategies.
KEY COMPETENCIES/ SKILL SETS
- Degree educated in either Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- Expert user in Python.
- Highly advantageous to have a solid understanding of commodities markets, including the complexities of various commodities, their underlying factors, and trading dynamics.
- Experience with statistical analysis and machine learning techniques for market data.
- Previous experience in developing and implementing quantitative models in commodities trading or a related field is preferred.
- Knowledge of commodity derivatives, futures, and options trading strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong attention to detail
- Strong stakeholder communication skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- University degree or equivalent
- Exposure to metals industry, shipping industry, commodity markets would be an advantage
- At least 5 years of experience preferred.
COMPENSATION
Salary will commensurate with qualifications & experience.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
