Machine Learning Quantitative Researcher, Systematic Equities

Machine Learning Quantitative Researcher, Systematic Equities

Please direct all resume submissions to QuantTalent @mlp.com and reference REQ-15947 in the subject.

Job Description

Machine Learning Quantitative Researcher as part of a small, collaborative team, with a focus on systematic equity strategies.

Preferred Location

Flexible within US, Canada, and Europe

Principal Responsibilities

Working alongside the PM on alpha research, with a primary focus on: idea generation, data gathering and research/analysis, model implementation and back testing for systematic equity strategies
Developing and deploying machine learning methods for signal generation and portfolio optimization
Building Machine Learning pipelines for efficient and scalable research to be leveraged in trading environment
Combining sound financial insights and statistical learning techniques to explore, analyze, and harness a large variety of datasets in order to build strong predictive models which will be deployed to the investment process
Collaborating with the PM in a transparent environment, engaging with the whole investment process

Preferred Technical Skills

Strong research and programming skills are necessary
Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in a quantitative subject such as Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or related field from a top ranked university
2-5 years of Machine Learning experience

Preferred Experience

2-5 years of experience working in a quantitative research capacity focusing on equities
Strong preference for candidates coming from quantitative trading firms but open to individuals from banks as well

Highly Valued Relevant Experience

Strong economic intuition and critical thinking
Product experience in equities

Target Start Date

As soon as possible
Open to 6-9 month NCA for exceptional candidates

Millennium pays a total compensation package which includes a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. The estimated base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $200,000, which is specific to New York and California and may change in the future. When finalizing an offer, we take into consideration an individual’s experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.

Please direct all resume submissions to QuantTalent @mlp.com and reference REQ-15947 in the subject.