Millennium, a top-tier global hedge fund, is seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Researcher – Systematic Equities to join its team in Dubai or London. This full-time role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in machine learning, data science, and systematic trading. You’ll work closely with a Senior Portfolio Manager to develop and implement a machine learning research framework for global equity strategies, leveraging large datasets and cutting-edge tools to drive alpha generation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Senior Portfolio Manager to develop systematic trading strategies
• Generate ideas, gather data, and conduct research and analysis
• Implement and backtest models for global equities strategies
• Explore and analyze large financial datasets using statistical learning techniques
• Work with multiple vendor datasets: assess, clean, and create features
• Build scalable and efficient machine learning frameworks
• Optimize code for large-scale research and trading applications
• Create new features using additional databases (KDB preferred)

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Python and modern data science stacks (Jupyter, pandas, numpy, sklearn)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related STEM field from a top-ranked university
• Knowledge of quantitative finance, mathematical modeling, regression, and probability theory
• Experience with KDB/Q is a plus
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience:

• 3+ years in a systematic trading environment focused on equities
• 3+ years working with vendor datasets, including data cleaning and feature engineering
• 2–3+ years of hands-on experience applying machine learning techniques
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Highly Valued Attributes:

• Strong intuition for predictive data features
• Critical thinker with high attention to detail
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial mindset
• Eagerness to learn and grow professionally

How to Apply:
Submit your resume to QuantTalentEUR@mlp.com with the subject line: Quantitative Researcher Application – Systematic Equities