Quantitative Strategist Commodities

Job Description

Overview

Quantitative Strategist – Commodities

Corporate Title Vice President

Location New York, NY

You will join Deutsche Bank’s Global Strats & Analytics group as a Quantitative Strategist within Commodities, with a focus on Energy Markets, particularly in US Power. Based in New York, you will play a key role in expanding the Bank’s energy trading capabilities by helping build and shape a new team delivering pricing, risk, and P&L analytics for power and related energy products within the Kannon strategic platform. Working at the intersection of quantitative modeling, C++ software engineering, and front-office trading, you will contribute directly to a growing global commodities franchise while partnering closely with traders, risk managers, and technology teams to influence platform design, drive innovation, and support scalable analytics solutions.

Build and establish a high-performing commodities quantitative team in New York

Partner closely with global stakeholders, including trading, risk management, and finance teams

Drive strategic development of the commodities technology platform alongside global teams

It is the Bank's expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the New York, NY office in accordance with the Bank's hybrid working model. Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Click these links to view Deutsche Bank’s Equal Opportunity Policy Statement and the following notices: EEOC Know Your Rights ; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act ; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act .

Responsibilities

Partner with trading teams to investigate and resolve daily risk, valuation, and P&L issues
Design, develop, and implement enhancements to Kannon as a strategic front-office trading platform
Collaborate with trading, risk, finance, and technology teams to define and deliver scalable analytics and platform solutions
Continuously improve, optimize, and maintain existing codebases in a dynamic, fast-paced front-office environment
Support the delivery of strategic initiatives aligned with the continued growth of the global commodities business

Preferred Qualifications

Proven expertise in US Power derivative products and associated pricing and risk frameworks
Strong programming skills in modern C++ and Python
Demonstrated experience delivering front-office applications within an investment banking environment
Advanced quantitative modeling, pricing, and risk management capabilities
Knowledge of volatility surface construction and calibration techniques
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight deadlines
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly
Collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork and shared outcomes
Problem-solving approach with attention to detail and innovation
Adaptability in a fast-evolving trading and technology environment

Unlock the Full Role

See the structured details that can help you decide how to apply and prepare.

About Company

At Deutsche Bank, we recognize that our benefit programs have a profound impact on our colleagues. That's why we are focused on providing benefits and perks that enable our colleagues to live authentically and be their whole selves, at every stage of life. We provide access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home. Click here to learn more!

Learn more about your life at Deutsche Bank through the eyes of our current employees: https://careers.db.com/life