Energy Trading Quant (based in Singapore)

This is a full-time and permanent position based in Singapore.We are recruiting for an experienced Commodities Desk Quant to support and optimise its growing global physical commodities trading portfolio.Working directly alongside traders, originators and commercial teams, this role combines quantitative modelling, optimisation and real-time trading support across physical and financial markets. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of developing production-grade quantitative tools and models that influence commercial decision making, portfolio optimisation and trading performance.This is a front-office role requiring close interaction with traders and direct involvement in day-to-day commercial activities within a live trading environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain and enhance quantitative models, pricing frameworks and optimisation tools supporting physical and derivative trading activitiesBuild and own proprietary quantitative libraries, analytics platforms and decision-support tools used by front-office trading teamsSupport traders in evaluating commercial opportunities, portfolio optionality, logistics decisions and risk-reward trade-offs in real timeDesign and implement optimisation models covering areas such as cargo allocation, storage, blending, transportation, shipping and portfolio managementPartner closely with traders, originators and commercial stakeholders to identify and execute value-generating opportunitiesTranslate trading requirements into scalable quantitative solutions and production-ready toolsPerform scenario analysis, valuation, exposure analysis and optimisation studies supporting commercial decisionsImprove modelling infrastructure, automation and quantitative capabilities across the trading platformContribute to the continued evolution of the firm's quantitative, optimisation and trading capabilitiesRequirementsAdvanced degree preferred in Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Econometrics, Data Science or another highly quantitative disciplineProven experience supporting a live front-office trading desk within a physical commodities trading environmentStrong exposure to physical trading activities across: crude oil and petroleum products; and/or natural gas and LNGDemonstrated experience building and deploying quantitative models, optimisation engines, pricing tools, analytical frameworks and proprietary libraries used by commercial or trading teamsStrong understanding of physical commodity value chains, logistics, transportation, storage, inventory management and portfolio optionalityExperience contributing directly to trading, optimisation or commercial decisions that impact portfolio performance and profitabilityStrong programming capability with experience developing production-quality quantitative solutionsAbility to engage credibly with traders and commercial stakeholders on both quantitative and commercial topicsExperience operating in entrepreneurial, build-out or growth-stage trading environments is advantageousContactDawn Gulanesdawn.gulanes@keplersearch.comEA Personnel no. R1551518