Quantitative Analyst

Are you ready to take your quantitative skills to the next level in a fast-paced, high-impact trading environment? A newly established proprietary trading firm, backed by Poland’s leading agricultural processor, is searching for a Quantitative Analyst to join our team. Specializing in dairy and livestock commodities, our firm is led by seasoned traders with a proven track record of outperforming industry benchmarks. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a dynamic, data-driven trading business where your expertise will directly influence strategy and profitability. If you're passionate about markets, modeling, and making an impact—let’s talk!

Role: Quantitative Analyst (Agriculture and livestock commodities)

Location: Warsaw, Poland (on site)

About the job: The role is in a new start up owned by a leading Polish Agricultural processor. The business is focused on delivering exceptional returns in agriculture and livestock trading. There is an opportunity to use a mix of fundamental and quantitative strategies in a diversified portfolio to generate excess return strategies. You will be collaborating with traders with deep domain expertise having a long track record of returns beating industry benchmarks.

Principal Responsibilities

• Conducting data-driven research and analysis on agricultural and livestock commodity markets.
• Develop and maintain supply and demand balance sheets
• Build and optimize quantitative models based on market technicals
• Optimally allocate risk to quantitative trading strategies in collaboration with traders
• Clean up and structure external and proprietary data to be used for internal research
• Conduct back-testing and validation processes of algorithmic trading strategies to ensure the reliability and accuracy of models before implementation
• Utilizing statistical techniques, machine learning, and econometrics to analyze market behaviors and opportunities.
• Automating data collection, processing, and visualization to enhance decision-making processes.
• Help develop and maintain position and risk management tools

Qualifications

• Have a master’s degree in finance, economics, or another related quantitative field
• Experience in econometrics or fundamental analysis in the commodities space is a plus
• Excellent programming skills, preferably in Python, VBA and Excel APIs
• Exposure to machine learning techniques desirable
• Communicate fluently in English – both written and verbal

Job Requirements

• Ability to independently multi task in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with a curious mindset challenging the entire team
• Willingness to ensure coverage during market hours
• Organized and detail-oriented approach to work

Benefits

• Competitive fixed pay and participation in the annual bonus scheme
• Opportunity to transition into the role of Trader/Portfolio Manager
• Professional Development: Trainings and Conferences
• Flexible work hours
• Attractive package of benefits including private medical service