This role pays more than
77%
of similar roles. Most pay
$141,383–$208,830
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$212k
versus about
$175k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Balyasny Asset Management
Balyasny Asset Management (BAM) is a global multi-manager hedge fund offering diversified investment strategies across equities, macro, commodities, and systematic trading.
Balyasny Asset Management currently has
47 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$175,000–$242,500
across 26 roles with salary data.
Balyasny Asset Management seeks a Quantitative Researcher to join its Commodities team in a front-office position focused on developing quantitative models and analytical frameworks to support the physical commodity transport, storage, and logistics business. The role involves partnering with engineers and collaborating closely with portfolio managers, traders, and analysts to enhance a best-in-class platform by building tools for scenario analysis, forecasting, optimization, and valuation. Ideal candidates possess strong C++ and Python skills, at least five years of experience in quantitative research or commodities-related fields, and expertise in areas such as time series analysis, stochastic modeling, and network flow models. Familiarity with physical commodity markets, including energy markets, inventory economics, and logistics constraints, is essential, along with a deep interest in applying quantitative methods to real-world investment decisions.