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Millennium · 15 hours ago

Quant Risk Researcher

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$160K/yr - $250K/yr

2+ years exp

Millennium is focused on analyzing risk in quantitative investment strategies across global futures, FX, and rates. The Quant Risk Researcher will build quantitative models for performance and risk analysis, and implement simulation models for risk measurement.

Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesHedge Funds

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Responsibilities

Help monitor and explain P & L and performance for Quant Strategies Portfolio Managers

Design or enhance risk & pricing models and visualization tools, dealing with large datasets

Research and implement new risk methodologies & techniques to represent and monitor PM strategies

Qualification

Quantitative modelingPythonStatisticsSQLC++Risk analysisProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeam playerAttention to detail

Required

Masters degree or PhD level training in quantitative field (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics)

2+ years Professional experience in Trading, Risk, or Quant role (alpha research, portfolio optimization etc.) or trading environment generally

Highly analytical individual with strong problem-solving skills

Strong coding skills required (Python, SQL, Kdb+q1, C++). Experience in GUI development is a plus

Excellent command of statistics, time series analysis, optimization methods

Entrepreneurial inclination: ability to work alone and act as a project manager

Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Good team player – one who is able to prioritize in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment

Ability to work with Portfolio Managers and build smooth working relationships

Proactive and attentive to details

Benefits

Discretionary performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Company

Millennium

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Millennium is a global, diversified alternative investment firm, founded in 1989, which manages $83.5 billion in assets.

Founded in 1989

New York, New York, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.mlp.com

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