Quantitative Execution Trader, Systematic Equities

Quantitative Execution Trader, Systematic Equities

Quantitative Execution Trader, Systematic Equities

Please direct all resume submissions to QuantTalentASIA@mlp.com and reference REQ-17880 in the subject.

Millennium is a top tier global hedge fund with a strong commitment to leveraging market innovations in technology and data to deliver high-quality returns.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled individual to join our team as an Execution Trader professional for a Quant Equities Strategy team. In this role, you will support the portfolio management team and be responsible for the day-to-day operations of our systematic quantitative equities trading desk.

Location

Hong Kong

Principal Responsibilities

• Collaborate with portfolio managers, technologists, and data vendors to ensure accurate and timely data inputs into our proprietary research and trading systems.
• Monitor pre- and post-trade compliance checks for our systematic trading strategies.
• Monitor our proprietary low-latency DMA trading systems to make sure they are well functioning, behaving in accordance with our trading and risk guidelines, and identify, diagnose, and escalate issues accordingly.
• Work with external brokers to execute certain trades in accordance with our trading guidelines.
• Research and recommend new analytical tools, data vendors, and trading tools, to help drive efficiency and profitability of our trading operations.
• Identify and escalate any trading and operational risks and issues to portfolio managers and senior leaders.
• Set up the framework and guidelines of our execution trader team as its first member.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, or Economics related field
• Experience with at least one programming language, preferably Python.
• Experience with basic usage of Linux command line tools and bash scripts.
• Experience with trading systems, algorithms, and investment analytics tools.

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience related to quantitative trading, equities trading, or equity derivatives trading.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues quickly.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin.
• Ability to synthesize data and provide meaningful data-driven insights to portfolio managers and senior executives.

Target Start Date

• As soon as possible

Please direct all resume submissions to QuantTalentASIA@mlp.com and reference REQ-17880 in the subject.