Quantitative Researcher, Quantitative Strategies
at Millennium
Posted 18 hours ago
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**Role: Quantitative Researcher, Quantitative Strategies** **Responsibilities:** Develop and implement systematic equity trading strategies in Asian markets, optimizing for China, Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Drive quantitative research in alpha signals, from idea generation to statistical analysis. Deploy and monitor strategies across multiple venues, ensuring market-specific analysis. **Skills & Experience:** Proven expert in Python, proficient in data science tools like Jupyter, pandas, NumPy, and scikit-learn. Necessary: PhD or MS in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field from a top-ranked university. Required: Hands-on trading or desk quant experience in Asian equities. **Location:** Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Dubai.
Please direct all resume submissions to QuantTalentASIA@mlp.com and reference REQ-29970 the subject.
Job Description
Quantitative Researcher in a collaborative team, with a focus on Asian equity markets. The ideal candidate combines quantitative skills with hands-on trading or desk quant experience in Asian equities.
Preferred Location
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Dubai
Principal Responsibilities
- Work alongside the team to develop and implement systematic equity trading strategies in Asian markets, including China Mainland, Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
- Apply knowledge of Asian equity market rules, trading conventions, and venue characteristics to optimize strategy deployment
- Carry out quantitative research in alpha signals: idea generation, data processing, and statistical analysis
- Implement trading strategies across multiple venues
- Carry out market-specific analysis
Preferred Technical Skills
- Expert in Python
- Proficient in modern data science tools (Jupyter, pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn)
- Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related STEM field from a top-ranked university
- Demonstrated knowledge of quantitative finance, mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, regression, and probability theory
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Preferred Experience
- Direct trading or desk quant experience in Asian equity markets, with practical knowledge of market rules and trading conventions
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a quantitative trading, desk quant, or quantitative research role with exposure to live equity trading
- Experience working with multiple datasets and manipulating data (assessing quality, cleaning, creating features, etc.)
Highly Valued Relevant Experience
- Hands-on experience with live systematic equity trading strategies in Asian markets
- Entrepreneurial mindset, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Curiosity and critical thinking
- Eagerness to learn and grow professionally
Target Start Date
ASAP
