About Javelin
Javelin Global Commodities is a leading global commodities marketing, trading, logistics services and investment firm with head offices in London and wider global offices in New York, Singapore, Dubai, Switzerland, Canada, Poland, India and Australia. Founded in 2015, the firm operates across more than 20 commodities including metals, coal, oil, iron ore, gas and power, freight, agriculture and renewables.
The Role
The Quantitative Strategies team is an integral part of Javelin’s DNA and acts as the glue between commercial, functional and technical parts of the organisation. The role involves all aspects of deal development from conception to execution and we actively advise on risk and management for the firm’s most complex trades. Embedded on the trading floor with a front‑office focus, the team also supports significant logistical, financing, and operational activities, bridging all these areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist commercial teams with deal structuring and risk management
- Execute new trade booking plans, hedging, and reporting of complex physical deals
- Develop pricing models and libraries capturing specific attributes of markets and deals
- Evaluate risk and provide analysis of trading positions to facilitate hedging activity
- Build risk reporting frameworks for portfolio sensitivities, VAR, credit, working capital attribution and margin for vanilla and exotic financial instruments
- Understand and quantify funding, accounting, FX/rates and tax implications of positions
- Support operations, logistics and settlements teams by troubleshooting errors and advising on contract terms
- Work closely with the Technology team to enhance infrastructure such as in‑house trade management and physical commodity scheduling platforms
Requirements
Experience Level:
- Director – more than 10 years as a quantitative analyst in the commodities space
- Vice President – more than 6 years as a quantitative analyst in the commodities space
Technical and Soft Skills:
- Experienced in Python and competent in programming pricing models and risk systems
- Commercial acumen and comfortable liaising across sales, trading, finance and accounting teams
- Excellent communication skills
- Collaborative, open to ideas, and willing to mentor junior colleagues
- Proactive problem‑solving with inquisitive mindset
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced, sometimes pressurised environment
- Prior knowledge of Beacon, SecDb, Athena or Quartz is helpful but not essential
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus
- 25 days holiday
- Company pension scheme (10% contribution)
- Private medical scheme with wellbeing benefits
- Travel insurance
- Income protection
- Life assurance (5× salary)
- Bike2Work scheme including secure storage and showers
- Season ticket loan
- Onsite gym
Quantitative Strategist - VP/Director in London employer: Javelin Global Commodities
Javelin Global Commodities is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that thrives on collaboration and innovation within the fast-paced commodities trading sector. Employees benefit from competitive remuneration, including an annual bonus and a robust pension scheme, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment. Located in a dynamic market, this role not only promises meaningful contributions to deal development and risk management but also fosters a sense of belonging among talented professionals.
Contact Details:
Javelin Global Commodities Recruitment Team
