KDB Consultant

KDB Consultant Job Function Summary We are looking for a results oriented Quantitative Developer to join a small dynamic group focusing on index or delta-one trading in our global trading division. We are at the forefront of industry-leading initiatives applying technology, quantitative analysis, and data-driven methodologies to our execution process. Our team provides synthetic exposure to various products for our PMs across the firm. To perform these functions, our real-time trading system is crucially supported by a quantitative analytics framework. As a Quantitative Developer within the Synthetic Products Book, you will have the opportunity to drive the development of this framework. You will collaborate with fellow technologists to improve our real-time trading systems and build new products and strategies. You will assist with the evaluation and design of new analytics tools and other trading services. Principal Responsibilities Build and develop our reference data platform, which is responsible for providing corporate actions, symbology, equity index compositions & risk models. Build and develop analytics and tools to be used for the development of new products and trading strategies. Collaborate with our real-time technologists and traders to establish best practice and support models. Qualifications/Skills Required 5 years of KDB experience. Experience with pykx is a bonus. Prior experience working with Equities reference or static data and corporate actions. Ability to work on iterative or exploratory projects essential. Highly analytical and strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical and sophisticated concepts clearly and concisely. The estimated rate for this position is $900 to $1800 per day/hour, which is specific to New York and may change in the future. When finalizing the rate, we take into consideration an individual’s experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role. Who We Are Millennium Management is a global investment management firm founded in 1989 that manages approximately $53 billion in assets as of April 1, 2022. Millennium has more than 4,000 employees with offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Over the last 30 years, our mission has remained constant: to deliver the alternative investment industry’s highest quality returns to our investors, and to maintain a commitment to our principles of integrity, discipline and excellence. What We Do We employ a global, multi-strategy investment approach, opportunistically engaging in a broad array of trading and investing strategies across a wide group of diversified managers. Our specialized divisions have built and continually evolve our core infrastructure platform. This enables our trading teams to pursue their unique investment strategies independently, while operating within one centrally-driven risk and operational framework. Millennium has differentiated itself from other alternative investment management firms through our consistent ability to generate high quality returns for our investors. Millennium’s unique framework has created what we believe to be a sustainable and scalable organization aligned in partnership with our investors. Our dedication to our mission has defined Millennium as an industry leader over our 30 year history. Careers Our firm harnesses the entrepreneurial drive of our people, and we strive to employ among the best in the industry. We offer an opportunity for developing one’s career while working with individuals trained in a variety of disciplines in a collegial and dynamic environment.