Quant Developer
Commodities (Python)
London (or Essen, Germany)
About the Role
Our client is looking for a Quant Developer to join their Quant Development team, working across a range of commodities. This role is ideal for someone with strong mathematical and coding capabilities, looking to bring models to life in a production-ready Python environment. You'll work at the intersection of pricing, infrastructure, and model development—adding value at the portfolio level.
This role is available in both London and Germany as office locations.
What You’ll Do
* Maintain and develop the mathematical core of pricing and risk tools
* Design and implement new infrastructure components and quantitative architecture
* Translate cutting-edge models into production-level Python code
* Contribute to portfolio-level pricing enhancements
* Optimise and modernise quant tools, upgrading from Excel-based workflows to robust Python solutions
* Collaborate with quant researchers, developers, and traders across commodities
What We’re Looking For
* Previous experience in a quantitative development role
* Strong background in mathematics, physics, or a quantitative field
* Knowledge and understanding of stochastic analysis
* Proven ability to implement complex models in Python
* Experience building and maintaining production-level code
* Exposure to commodities markets (power/gas/oil/etc.); breadth preferred over specialisation
* Team player with a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset