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Milliman · 22 hours ago

Quantitative Analyst

Milliman is a leading firm in Financial Risk Management, looking for enthusiastic candidates to join their Chicago office. The role involves designing models for exotic derivatives, implementing derivative models, and developing trading strategies within a collaborative team environment.

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Responsibilities

Designing models of exotic derivatives appropriate for pricing exercises, setting hedge positions, and projecting hedge strategy performance
Implementing derivative models as VBA, C++, and C# modules
Developing both risk neutral and real world economic scenarios used for hedge strategy testing purposes
Calibration of capital markets models to market prices and historical capital markets data
Developing trading strategies and performing historical regression tests

Qualification

C#/C++/JavaPythonQuantitative financeFinancial MathematicsRisk analysisResults-oriented work ethicCommunicationCreative problem solvingTeamwork

Required

Bachelors degree in math, physics, engineering, computer science or quantitative finance
Years of industry and functional experience: Entry level role to 2 years experience
C#/C++/Java or Python experience
Demonstrated interest in quantitative finance
The ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English

Preferred

Prior internship experience, preferably in Financial Mathematics
Interest in obtaining the CFA and/or FRM designations (we will support this, financially)
Experience carrying out quantitative financial analysis, preferably based on portfolio and option valuation theories
Demonstrated experience in computer programming languages including C++/C#/Java, and has an appreciation of object oriented software design
Demonstrated strong communication skills, and creative problem solving
The ability to work independently and in a team environment
A results-oriented work ethic

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
Holidays – A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year.
Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance.
Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.
Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman.

Company

Milliman

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Milliman is a risk management, benefits, and technology firm that offers insurance and retirement services.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (36)
2024 (18)
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2022 (29)
2021 (23)
2020 (27)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kathy Kalstrup
Chief Operating Officer
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Amy Litton
DC Operations Support Consultant
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