Systematic commodities trader Steffen Hippler, who joined Qube Research & Technologies in January 2026 after leaving the now-defunct Eisler Capital, has left the firm just weeks later according to a report by eFiancial Careers citing a the UK Financial Conduct Authority register.

Neither Hippler nor Qube Reportedly commented on the move, however, filings confirm his tenure at the firm lasted only a little over two months, spanning a brief period on Qube’s systematic digital assets trading team.

Sources suggest the departure was voluntary, with Hippler now believed to be moving back toward commodities trading, an area where he has deeper experience. He previously spent time trading European oil and gas at Shell before joining Eisler, and is now reportedly linked to Hartree Partners, where another former Eisler portfolio manager, Tim Hayes, is also active.

The shift reflects a broader pattern of specialist traders rotating between hedge funds and commodity-focused trading houses, often following strategy alignment and compensation opportunities rather than long-term platform commitments.

Industry peers note that commodities trading can offer stronger earnings potential than digital asset strategies for certain skill sets, particularly for traders with established energy markets expertise.