Asia-Focused Quant Researcher: Equity Trading & Signals

Millennium; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join a collaborative team focused on Asian equity markets. The role blends quantitative research with hands-on trading or desk quant experience in Asian equities.

The candidate will develop and implement systematic trading strategies across China Mainland, Japan, HK, Taiwan, and other key venues, applying market rules and venue characteristics to optimize deployment. Strong Python and data science skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related STEM field from a top-ranked university.
• Strong quantitative background with ability to model and analyze data.
• Experience or coursework in quantitative finance and statistical methods.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement systematic equity trading strategies in Asian markets.
• Apply knowledge of market rules, venue conventions, and trading practices.
• Conduct quantitative research on alpha signals, data processing, and statistical analysis.
• Implement trading strategies across multiple venues.
• Perform market-specific analyses and operational optimization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Computer Science/Statistics or related STEM field

Tools

Python

Jupyter

Pandas

NumPy

scikit-learn

Job description

Millennium is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join a collaborative team focused on Asian equity markets. The role blends quantitative research with hands-on trading or desk quant experience in Asian equities.

The candidate will develop and implement systematic trading strategies across China Mainland, Japan, HK, Taiwan, and other key venues, applying market rules and venue characteristics to optimize deployment. Strong Python and data science skills are essential.