Senior Quantitative Analyst

The Senior Quantitative Analyst will be responsible for market research and modeling for the Senior Traders/Merchants on the derivative risk desk. This role will be responsible for supporting the team's trading activities, quantitative model building, ensuring smooth and efficient execution of trades and maintaining accurate records and reporting. This role will work closely with the portfolio management, trading and compliance teams to optimize trading workflows and mitigate operational risks. The Senior Quantitative Analyst will collect, analyze and present data on portfolio risk and performance using Python and other analytical tools.

• Conduct market analysis to identify trading opportunities and assess risks requiring a deep understanding of market concepts and a thorough knowledge of a product or financial area, including market liquidity and volatility, pricing, trading and hedging strategies and marketing and origination.

• Collect and organize data on portfolio positions, trades and market data that will be used for performance metrics such as returns, volatility, drawdowns and risk adjusted returns

• Develop and maintain Python scripts and notebooks for data processing and analysis

• Help build and maintain processes to manage the daily trade lifecycle, including order entry, allocation, confirmation and settlement

• Assist with the implementation and testing of new trading systems and tools

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, statistics or related field.

• Minimum of 7 years work related experience.

• Knowledge of commodity markets, instruments and quantitative investment strategies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Highly organized, detail oriented and able to multitask in a fast paced environment.

• Proficiency in SQL, Python and relational databases for data extraction and manipulation.

• Familiarity with risk management concepts

Preferred:

• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with data analysis libraries like NumPy and Pandas

We encourage all candidates who are enthusiastic about his opportunity and believe they can contribute to our team's success to apply, regardless of whether you meet every qualification.

Scoular has been leading the way in safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain solutions for over 130 years. Our business is feed and food, transportation and logistics, and our people are our passion. In everything we do, we put relationships first and always leave room for what's possible.

We are a $10 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture. With 1400 employees and over 100 offices and facilities across North America and Asia, you can count on Scoular people.

We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity.

Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here

Benefits:

• We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day - there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning

• On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and additional company match

• Your hard work and dedication deserve a break. In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off.

• We give you the opportunity to revolutionize your community. With 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year. We encourage team members to give back and make a social impact.