Quantitative Equity Researcher – Asia-Focused

Millennium; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join a London-based team with a focus on systematic equity strategies. The role emphasizes idea generation, data gathering, model development, and backtesting, with an Asia-centric perspective yet global applicability.

You will combine financial insight with advanced statistical learning to build predictive models, continuously refining Asia portfolio optimization and conducting risk analyses of live performance and PnL attribution.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field from a top-ranked university.
• 1-3 years of experience with cash equities alpha research.
• Strong Python programming and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with SPM on alpha research; idea generation, data gathering, research/analysis, model implementation and backtesting for systematic equity strategies (Asian perspective, applied globally).
• Combine financial insights with statistical learning to build predictive models deployed in the investment process.
• Continuously fine tune Asia portfolio optimization.
• Conduct risk analysis of live performance and PnL attribution.
• Handle live trading operations in Asia including failed orders and futures trading/rolling.

Skills

Python

Research

Data analysis

Education

Master's or PhD in quantitative field

Job description

Millennium is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join a London-based team with a focus on systematic equity strategies. The role emphasizes idea generation, data gathering, model development, and backtesting, with an Asia-centric perspective yet global applicability.

You will combine financial insight with advanced statistical learning to build predictive models, continuously refining Asia portfolio optimization and conducting risk analyses of live performance and PnL attribution.