Mission
Sharing expertise on financial instruments and operational skills in commodity markets.
MATHERIKA AKADEMY
“Where to grow your skills for financial markets and commodity”
The Program
1st Lesson
with Paolo Kauffmann
Foundation of Risk & Trading in Commodities
April 16
- Company presentation
- Presentation of the Konnected platform
- Project Briefing
2nd Lesson
with Andrea Guarneri
Risk Management in Commodities Markets
April 17
- What is a commodity
- Risk Management based on real cases
3rd Lesson
with Marco Corazza
Trading Systems & Optimization
April 18
- Particle Swarm Optimization
- Optimization of a trading system based on technical analysis
- Selection of a complex portfolio
- Reinforcement Learning
- Q-Learning and SARSA
4th Lesson
with Gabriele Pillitteri
Align the odds in your favor
April 20
- How I approach the Markets
- Detailed presentation of the Project
- What we are looking for in the internship
5th Lesson
Final Projects Presentations
April 25
All course sessions will be in English.
Antonio Lengua, a seasoned trader with decades of experience.
From institutional trading at Deutsche Bank to becoming a pioneer in volume analysis on
futures markets and applying mindfulness in trading, Antonio has navigated the
complexities of finance with remarkable success. Author of three books and a frequent
collaborator with Webank and Class CNBC, he now offers you a glimpse into his world.
Antonio Gerli, 30+ years of experience as a base metals trader; I covered every
role: from back-office to front-office, from stock management to documents validation, from daily
trading to annual contracts, from strategic development to CEO.
A 10 years involvement in photovoltaic fields development and management, an all-encompassing
approach to energy transition and a nerdish love for technology top my curriculum.
“I bring to the Akademy all of the above and a little zest, because passing on what we have learned
the hard way is the best and most rewarding accomplishment of a lifetime career”
The StoneX metals team specialises in exchange-traded aluminum, copper, zinc, lead, nickel, and tin products. We also trade a suite of ferrous products. Spanning more than 35 years, our metals experience and focus on client service rank us as one of the best metals firms in the world. As one of only nine ring-dealing members of the London Metal Exchange (LME) and a member of NYMEX/COMEX, our Category One membership offers distinct LME capabilities: OTC contracts, on exchange futures, active averaging desks, and partial tonnage. We provide clients with a full-service base metals trading capability and global access to the related financial markets 24 hours a day through offices in New York, London and Singapore. We are also a reliable and competitive wholesale supplier of precious metals.
As a Type One ring-dealing member of the London Metal Exchange we provide full-service trading capacities and global market access 24 hours a day.
LME products
- LME base metals (aluminum, copper, zinc, lead, nickel, tin and alloys – Aluminum Midwest Premium, Aluminum European Premium & Alumina), precious metals and a suite of ferrous products including steel rebar, steel scrap and iron ore
- Exchange traded future and OTC contracts
- LME options and TAPOs
- LME averaging
- LME warrants
- Partial tonnage hedging
- Multi-currency FX
Internship Opportunity
The course is designed to identify high-potential quantitative talents and offer selected candidates a structural intership opportunity within our trading and risk teams.
Merit-based Admission
The program is fully scholarship-based.
Selected candidates will be granted free access to the course, as the initiative is designed to identify and develop future quantitative professionals.
Profile Requirements
- Solid foundations in mathematics and statistics
- Knowledge of Python and programming logic
- Familiarity with data analysis and quantitative reasoning
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Interest in quantitative finance and algorithmic trading
If you are a student
Why Study at Akademy: The Advantages
- Access to the ecosystem of industrial companies in the Matherika network, ( over 100 ): thus having the opportunity to be selected for an internship course
- Acquire knowledge and practical skills from the lecturers’ experience and thus develop one’s own knowledge and awareness of the markets and related financial derivative instruments.
If you are a company
Why become an Akademy partner: methods and benefits
- Gain access to the best talent on the course, trained in financial markets and commodities
- Bring your own testimony to the classroom and thus share the company’s experience and culture to attract and select young talent
- Maximum visibility within the training project and in communication
What our students say
Alessandro Fosselard
The Matherika Academy is unique in the world of financial education. The course offers a practical approach that combines financial theory with detailed practice in commodities trading. Thanks to this program, I have acquired essential skills to excel in the world of trading.
Luca Rossetti
The Matherika Academy offers an unparalleled educational experience in the field of finance and commodities. Through a well-structured curriculum and highly qualified teaching staff, I learned the intricacies of trading and brokerage. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to pursue a career in the financial sector.
Nicolò Colombo
Attending Matherika Academy was a unique experience. The program not only provides a solid theoretical foundation in finance but also delves into the practice of trading and derivatives sales. Thanks to this training, I feel prepared to tackle complex challenges in the financial world with confidence and competence.
Alisia Viali
The real added value of the course lies in its practical and realistic approach: through concrete examples and a stimulating environment, you will be able to apply your theoretical knowledge. Furthermore, the network created during the course, relationships with industry experts, and access to the Matherika Group environment represent another significant added value.
Eleonora Salcuni
The market analysis tools, presented lesson by lesson, combined with participation in the Trading Cup, allowed me to challenge myself and constantly improve, thanks to the feedback received and the interaction with Matherika’s traders. This experience, different from a purely academic path, proved essential in connecting with the professional world and helped me identify the career profile most aligned with my interests and abilities.
Francesco Bricchi
I was really impressed by the range of topics covered, as it helped me discover new areas of interest and better understand the path I want to take in the future. One example was the section on trading and technical analysis, which I only knew a little about. Thanks to the clear and practical lessons, I was able to learn more effectively.
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