Position Overview:
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
Delta Executive Search is partnering with a leading global hedge fund seeking a seasoned Commodities Portfolio Manager. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across global commodity markets either in energy or agricultural products and a proven ability to generate alpha through both directional and relative-value strategies. This role offers the opportunity to join a high-performing team with significant capital backing and a global trading platform.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute commodities-focused investment strategies across physical and derivative markets, with an emphasis on risk-adjusted returns.
* Monitor global supply-demand dynamics, inventory levels, weather patterns, geopolitical risks, and macroeconomic drivers impacting commodity markets.
* Construct and actively manage long/short portfolios across futures, options, swaps, and other commodity-linked instruments.
* Respond rapidly to market dislocations, liquidity events, and regulatory or geopolitical developments affecting commodity pricing and volatility.
* Collaborate with other macro, energy, and quantitative teams to share insights and align cross-asset views where applicable.
* Adhere to robust risk management protocols, including strict position sizing, stop-loss limits, and drawdown controls in highly volatile markets.
Requirements:
* Proven track record as a Portfolio Manager or Senior Trader with P&L accountability in commodities (energy or agricultural markets).
* Deep understanding of global commodity fundamentals, supply chain bottlenecks, and pricing drivers, including storage, transportation, and seasonality factors.
* Expertise in options and futures trading, relative-value, and spread strategies within commodity markets.
* Strong familiarity with geopolitical, regulatory, and macroeconomic risks affecting commodities.
* Minimum 7 years of direct commodities trading or portfolio management experience, discretionary or systematic.