Commodities Portfolio Manager

Commodities Traders/Portfolio Managers lead the development and execution of trading strategies and play a key role in managing portfolio construction and risk. Successful Portfolio Managers are able to build and manage a strong and dynamic commodity vertical-focused portfolio.

Opportunities may be available from time to time in any location in which the business is based for suitable candidates. If you are interested in a career with Citadel, please share your details and we will contact you if there is a vacancy available.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute trading strategies for a commodities portfolio
• Assist the analysis team in developing and enhancing analytical processes
• Improve and scale portfolio risk taking
• Participate in portfolio construction and risk-taking decisions
• Identify short and longer term opportunities based on micro and macro fundamentals
• Use new and existing insights to support idea generation and commodity analysis
• Challenge consensus views and monitor volatility

Skillset Requirements

• Prior commodities experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in statistics, mathematics, computer science, finance or economics
• High GPA (>3.8) / 1st Class Hons degree
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, specifically using Python and/or VBA, Matlab
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced team environment