Hey all, starting this thread because I wasn't able to find info on this niche field.
Currently I'm a full stack developer working for an Oil Major with 2.5 years experience (3.5 if we count the year I was in grad school building personal projects) where I rotated across the midstream side of the business with 1 year focused on the trading business. I've got an Econoomics Bachelors and an MS in Computer Science. I currently live in Houston, am originally from NY and worked in finance as an investment banker for a no name lower middle market firm. I'm proficient in C# and Typescript, work with React daily, and touch everything from development to deployment. I still haven't lead any teams but that's also because I'm in fully remote team where all of the decisions are made in Europe so as an American I'm de facto a satellite state.
Lately I've been having recruiters messaging me to interview for HF developer roles focused on commodities, but I'm always confused as to what these firms are looking for in talent? I've interviewed with 1 firm but got ghosted after 2nd round. They were happy with my C# and Typescript experience, and were cool with me knowing python and my willingness to learn the language. Could someone give guidance as to what the funds are looking for in candidates and where I can find funds focused on commodities space? From my experience it seems like in order to break into this industry, the technical recruiters reach out to you and they're always trying to poach talent from Citadel/Point 72/Two Sigma etc before they come for the developers that work in the actual O&G firms, but I've also gotten responses where they prefer developers that understand the actual supply chain and how the industry actually works rather than just know how to code quant algos or trading support systems.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, hedge funds focused on commodities often look for software engineers with a mix of technical and domain-specific skills. Here's a breakdown of what these funds typically value:
Technical Proficiency:
Domain Knowledge:
Quantitative Skills:
Soft Skills:
Recruitment Insights:
To find funds focused on commodities, you can: - Leverage LinkedIn and professional networks to connect with recruiters specializing in hedge fund roles. - Explore WSO's company database and forums for insights into firms hiring in this niche. - Look into funds like Vitol, Trafigura, and Glencore, which are known for their commodities focus.
For further insights, you might find this thread helpful: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/hedge-fund/qa-from-engineering-ma…</a">Q&A: From Engineering Masters to Physical Commodities & Hedge Fund.
Sources: Q&A: From Engineering Masters to Physical Commodities & Hedge Fund, Compensation Structure At Quant VS Fundamental Funds, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/hedge-fund/where-can-i-find-a-list-of-firms-hedge-funds-hiring-new-grads-for-quant-trading-or?customgpt=1, How to be a Millionaire Trader, Hedge Fund Guru Answering Inbox Questions Here. Thanks Mr. Pink Money
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