Commodities Volatility Trader/Portfolio Manager – DTG Capital Markets

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Commodities Volatility Trader to identify, price, and execute opportunities across global commodity markets. The role involves managing option exposures, analyzing volatility structures, and making informed decisions in fast-moving markets.

Responsibilities

• Trade and analyze volatility across commodities, focusing on implied vs. realized relationships.
• Manage risk across an options portfolio, including delta, gamma, vega, and skew exposures.
• Track market drivers such as supply/demand shifts, macro trends, weather developments, and geopolitical events.
• Build, maintain, and refine pricing models and trading strategies.
• Communicate effectively with risk management, research, and senior stakeholders.
• Identify market dislocations, option mispricings, and structural opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in derivatives trading or analysis, preferably within commodities.
• Strong understanding of options theory and volatility dynamics.
• Ability to operate under pressure and make data-driven decisions.
• Quantitative skills preferred, including statistical analysis, modeling, or programming (e.g., Python, R, or similar).
• Collaborative team player with the ability to act independently when needed.

Compensation

Competitive base salary with a performance-driven P&L payout tied to trading results.

Upside

• Direct exposure to global commodity markets and meaningful impact on trading outcomes.
• A dynamic environment with continuous learning and strategy development.
• Supportive culture focused on growth, research, and innovation.
• Consistently profitable multi-strat with substantial capital allocations.
• Reasonable risk and top tier technology and operations underpinning low turnover environment.