Job Title Quantitative Strategist – Commodities
Corporate Title Vice President
Location New York, NY
Overview
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.
What We Offer You
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
What You'll Do
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
How You'll Lead
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
Skills You'll Need
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
Skills That Will Help You Excel
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
Expectations
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.
The salary range for this position in New York City is $155,000 to $252,500. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.
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Skills Required
- Expertise in energy derivative products and pricing frameworks
- Strong programming skills in modern C++ and Python
- Experience delivering front-office applications in investment banking
- Advanced quantitative modeling and risk management capabilities
- Knowledge of volatility surface construction and calibration
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning multiple medical plan options along with dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and disability protection.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away is described as generous, including annual leave, sick leave, public holidays, wellbeing leave, volunteering leave in some regions, and expanded bereavement leave in certain locations.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is presented as a matched savings plan (401(k)), reinforcing longer-term financial security as part of the rewards package.
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