Develop and maintain relationships with the Quantitative Portfolio Managers (approx. 32 globally)
Develop expertise in firm tools and resources to drive usage by investment professionals and build better communication loop with Core teams within Millennium
Conduct deep quantitative analysis, primarily through factor research/thematic research, to generate solutions for and drive initiatives with an alpha impact for the Quantitative business
Build and maintain an inventory of capabilities and services for the Quantitative business; assess gaps and work to improve offering and capabilities
Work with Technology and other Core departments to develop/enhance tools and analytics for the benefit of PMs/Analysts
Fit into the active culture of Millennium, judged by the ability to deliver real world solutions to portfolio managers
Partner with groups throughout the firm to align objectives, collaborate on ideas, and drive improvements
Requirements:
Master's degree in Financial Engineering, or related field with a strong understanding of econometrics and applied statistics
Strong programming skills (Python, SQL)
A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a quantitative/systematic trading environment, an equity background is preferred though all asset classes are highly relevant
Experience with sophisticated risk modeling, implementation, and factor modeling is preferred
Experience at a financial institution in a front office environment with experience working closely with Portfolio Managers & Systematic Traders is highly relevant
Excellent analytical/conceptual problem-solving skills with ability to leverage quantitative and qualitative approaches to develop actionable recommendations
Strong market intuition and understanding of factors/themes that drive managerial performance
Strong project management and organizational skills with demonstrated success building collaborative working relationships
Strong work ethic (takes ownership), self-starter and quick-study mentality
Ability to work independently in an unstructured environment
Able to prioritize and act in a fast paced, high pressure, dynamic environment
Team oriented, ability to work in a collaborative manner and anticipate/communicate potential issues & solutions
This is a very unique and exciting opportunity to join one of the world's top hedge funds and dramatically increase your earning potential. Our client has one of the best performance and award structures globally, including strong sign on and guaranteed bonuses and is also well regarded for its strong training and collaborative team based culture.
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