Quantitative Researcher, Equities- India

Quantitative Researcher, Equities- India

Principal Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Portfolio Manager on developing systematic trading strategies, with a primary focus on:
  • Idea generation
  • Data gathering and research/analysis
  • Model implementation and back testing for systematic global equities strategies
• Conduct research across a variety of quantitative trading strategies, including but not limited to, fundamental, events, flow, statistical arbitrage.
• Conduct research across multiple regions including US, Europe, Japan and other non US equity markets.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong programming skills in any object-oriented language such as Python and C++.
• Strong Linux knowledge.

• Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in a quantitative subject such as Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field from a top ranked university.

Preferred Experience

• 0-5 years’ experience within quantitative equity strategies, as evidenced by experience at an asset manager, or trading groups within a hedge fund.
• For those with no prior experience, a relevant internship at a top firm is extremely advantageous.
• Strong experience and understanding of statistical modelling techniques for equities trading.
• Prior experience researching datasets across multiple regions.

Highly Valued Relevant Experience

• Candidates who have prior experience in managing intraday long short equity portfolios are highly valued.

About Us

Who We Are
Millennium Management is a global investment management firm founded in 1989 that manages more than $59 billion in assets as of September 1, 2023. Millennium has more than 5,300 employees with offices in the United States, Europe and Asia.

Over the last 30+ years, our mission has remained constant: to deliver the alternative investment industry’s highest quality returns to our investors, and to maintain a commitment to our principles of integrity, discipline and excellence.

What We Do

We employ a global, multi-strategy investment approach, opportunistically engaging in a broad array of trading and investing strategies across a wide group of diversified managers.

Our specialized divisions have built and continually evolve our core infrastructure platform. This enables our trading teams to pursue their unique investment strategies independently, while operating within one centrally-driven risk and operational framework.

Millennium has differentiated itself from other alternative investment management firms through our consistent ability to generate high quality returns for our investors. Millennium’s unique framework has created what we believe to be a sustainable and scalable organization aligned in partnership with our investors. Our dedication to our mission has defined Millennium as an industry leader over our 30+ year history.

Careers

Our firm harnesses the entrepreneurial drive of our people, and we strive to employ among the best in the industry. We offer an opportunity for developing one’s career while working with individuals trained in a variety of disciplines in a collegial and dynamic environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to cultivating a culture of diversity and inclusion, and embracing the differences that make each of our employees unique. As a global firm, we greatly value the broad range of perspectives our diverse teams contribute to the goal of achieving success for our clients. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ancestry, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.