Senior Equity Quant Researcher, Portfolio & Risk Analytics

Millennium; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium in New York seeks a senior quantitative researcher to advance equity factor models, risk analytics, and portfolio optimization. You will collaborate with portfolio managers and technology to implement models end-to-end and inform investment decisions.

The role requires 5+ years in a quantitative research role within finance, with strong Python and SQL skills, plus experience with MSCI or Axioma tools. Excellent communication and independent research mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in finance or economics preferred.
• 5+ years in quantitative research within finance, focusing on equities.
• Experience with factor models, risk analytics, and portfolio optimization.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted coding and LLM research workflows a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop equity factor models, thematic factors, and risk analytics for equity portfolios.
• Conduct tactical quantitative research to answer business questions from managers.
• Partner with technology to move quantitative models into production.
• Collaborate with risk, portfolio, and business managers to apply models in daily workflows.
• Explore new datasets and models to enhance analytical capabilities.
• Prepare presentations and reports for management to convey findings clearly.

Skills

Python

SQL

AI tools

Communication

Independent research

Quantitative analysis

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in finance/economics

Technical/quantitative degree

Tools

MSCI

Axioma

Python tooling

SQL tooling

Job description

Millennium in New York seeks a senior quantitative researcher to advance equity factor models, risk analytics, and portfolio optimization. You will collaborate with portfolio managers and technology to implement models end-to-end and inform investment decisions.

The role requires 5+ years in a quantitative research role within finance, with strong Python and SQL skills, plus experience with MSCI or Axioma tools. Excellent communication and independent research mindset are essential.