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Commodities Quants are quantitative analysts who specialize in the commodities markets, such as energy, metals, and agricultural products. They use mathematical models, statistical techniques, and programming skills to analyze market trends, price movements, and risk factors specific to these physical goods. Their work supports trading, risk management, and investment strategies in commodity-focused financial institutions or trading firms. Commodities Quants play a key role in pricing derivatives, optimizing portfolios, and developing trading algorithms tailored to the unique characteristics of commodity markets.

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To thrive as a Commodities Quant, you need advanced quantitative skills, a strong foundation in mathematics or finance, and typically a degree in a quantitative field such as physics, engineering, or statistics. Expertise in programming languages like Python, C++, or R, and experience with statistical modeling software and market data systems are crucial. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication help you interpret complex data and convey insights to multidisciplinary teams. These skills enable accurate pricing, risk management, and strategy development in the fast-paced, data-driven commodities markets.

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Commodities Quants frequently work closely with traders and risk managers to develop and refine pricing models, analyze market trends, and implement trading strategies. They may spend part of their day discussing market scenarios with traders, running quantitative analyses, or optimizing risk metrics for the desk. This collaborative environment ensures that quantitative insights are directly aligned with trading objectives and risk guidelines, allowing for rapid feedback and iterative improvements to models or strategies. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as the ability to translate complex quantitative findings into actionable insights often determines the impact of a Quant's work.
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Commodities Quant Strat - Fixed Income - Vice President

Commodities Quant Strat - Fixed Income - Vice President

Morgan Stanley

New York, NY • On-site

$225K - $250K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Morgan Stanley rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 138 rated financial services

Job description

Company Overview:
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
Role Overview:
The commodities business is looking for a quantitative strategist at the Vice President level, located in New York, to support its North American Power and Gas business. The strategist will work closely with other commodities strategists, the front office trading and origination teams and IT.
Responsibilities include:
  • Develop new pricing and forecast models. Improve the existing models
  • Setup and test of new products for trading
  • Perform data analysis for the trading desk
  • Work with traders and originators on deal pricing and risk management
  • Work with market and model risk groups on model documentation and approval

Skills required:
  • Master or PhD degree in a quantitative subject
  • 2-5 years of Commodities experience
  • Coding experience, preferably in Python/C++
  • User level experience with GenAI coding tools
  • Good analytical, problem solving and communication skills

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients - helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that's differentiated - and we've done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $225,000 - $250,000 for Vice President, at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.

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