Quantitative Strategist – Commodities - Vice President

Deutsche Bank • New York, NY

7d • $155,000 - $252,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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
• 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

Benefits

• A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility
• Generous vacation, personal and volunteer days
• Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits
• Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs
• physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed