Quantitative Researcher, Quantitative Strategies

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

Please direct all resume submissions to [e-mail] 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