AEJ Consulting Ltd Hiring! Full Time Junior Quantitative Analyst in - Ricebowl

Junior Quantitative Analyst

We are working with a leading commodities trading firm seeking a Junior Quantitative Analyst to join a front-office trading desk.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career quantitative professional to work closely with experienced traders, contributing to strategy development, market analysis, and trading performance within a fast-paced environment. The role sits at the intersection of quantitative development and trading analysis, so it will suit someone who combines strong technical capability with a genuine passion for markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance quantitative models and trading strategies
• Analyse large datasets to identify market opportunities and generate insights
• Monitor trading activity, strategy performance, and risk metrics
• Support trade execution and ongoing optimisation of systematic processes
• Collaborate closely with traders and stakeholders to improve decision-making and trading outcomes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or a related highly technical discipline (engineering or similarly technical backgrounds are particularly well suited)
• Strong C++ programming skills; this is a core requirement for the role
• Strong Python programming skills
• Solid understanding of machine learning and statistical techniques
• Experience working with large datasets and data-driven analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Genuine interest in financial markets and trading, ideally demonstrated through self-initiated trading- or technology-related projects outside of academic or professional work (e.g. personal trading strategies, backtesting frameworks, market data tools, open-source contributions)

Preferred

• Experience within commodities, trading, energy, or a related market-facing environment
• Relevant internships in quantitative research, trading, analytics, or financial markets
• Exposure to systematic trading, quantitative modelling, or market analysis
• A portfolio of personal or side projects related to trading, markets, or technology

We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong analytical ability with hands-on technical depth; the role is a hybrid between a quant developer and a trading analyst
• Commercial awareness and market curiosity
• Self-motivation, curiosity, and a proactive approach to learning and building
• A competitive mindset
• The ability to thrive in a high-performance environment

AEJ is working as the recruitment partner for this role.