Full-Time

Junior Commodities Fundamental Analyst

Squarepoint Capital

Squarepoint Capital

501-1,000 employees

Manages quant-driven, systematic portfolios globally

Compensation Overview

$150k/yr

+ Discretionary Bonus

London, UK + 1 more

More locations: Paris, France

In Person

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Python
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Advanced degrees in Mathematics/Statistics/Engineering/Econometrics/Applied Economics or related subjects.
  • Experience in researching, analyzing and modelling data – ideally through prior internship experience or in a related position.
  • Coding skill in Python is required and ease with Excel is a plus.
  • Demonstrate passion for both investing and trends in commodities markets.
  • Excellent writing skills and ability to quickly synthesize thoughts and organize information.
  • Openness to tackle any project or task that is required.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple teams and regions.
Responsibilities
  • Support the desks in building fundamental commodity supply and demand models.
  • Support, develop and expand analytics tools and processes for the desk.
  • Produce ad hoc analysis based on short-term market developments as request by the desk to support trade ideas.
  • Evaluate and improve market data quality.
  • Run and maintain processes related to fundamental data operations.
  • Before market opens, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
  • During the trading day, perform ad-hoc analysis on topics linked with current trade opportunities.
  • Work on various long-term projects to build market-leading analytical models.

Squarepoint Capital is a global investment manager that uses quantitative and systematic strategies to build diversified portfolios across asset classes, trading frequencies, and markets for institutional investors. Its approach rests on a data-driven platform and advanced technology that power research and model-driven trading decisions, updating portfolios as market data changes. Unlike many peers, it combines multi-asset and multi-frequency strategies with a worldwide footprint (thirteen cities) and a team led by four founding partners, supported by a collaborative culture focused on rigorous research and disciplined execution. The firm aims to deliver attractive, risk-aware returns for pension funds, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds through systematic investment processes and structured portfolio construction.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Squarepoint's AUM surged to $182 billion by November 2025.
  • Squarepoint grew market value to $96.2 billion with 30% turnover by June 2025.
  • Squarepoint's fee base funds infrastructure across thirteen global offices.

What critics are saying

  • Two Sigma's neural nets capture 20% higher Sharpe ratios in stat arb.
  • Citadel's netting across 10,000 positions cuts costs 40% more.
  • Jane Street undercuts Squarepoint's arb by 15-25bps daily using options data.

What makes Squarepoint Capital unique

  • Squarepoint executes millions of daily automated trades across equities, options, futures, and FX.
  • Squarepoint nets 4,000+ positions internally to slash transaction costs.
  • Squarepoint applies Fama-French five-factor and Barra models for risk management.

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