Learn more about our employees’ career journeys through our “How I Got Here” series.
In this feature, we spoke with Nipun Gupta, a Quantitative Developer based in Bengaluru. Read about how his interests in math, coding and financial markets came together in his career, and what he looks forward to building at Millennium.
You studied electrical engineering before building a career in quantitative development. What sparked your interest in financial markets, and how did that path lead you to Millennium?
My dad was a trader in the 1990s and for much of the 2000s, so I’ve had some exposure to markets and have always been fascinated by the structure and complexity. I have also been interested in math and coding, as well as electrical engineering, which is a fairly quantitative discipline. I like to think that my path to quantitative development was a culmination of my interests, hobbies and, to some extent, my upbringing.
I held Millennium in high regard for its work in quantitative finance, so when I heard about the firm’s plans in India, I knew I wanted to be part of the team’s efforts and vision here.
What interested you most about the role and the work being built out of the Bengaluru office?
I believe quantitative development sits at the intersection of technology and quantitative modeling, so an understanding of both domains is important.
Bengaluru is critical to many of Millennium’s technology efforts. It’s a really interesting experience to sit next to people who are not only highly capable but also solve a broad range of problems.
You’ve now spent several years as a Quantitative Developer. What feels most different about the role today compared with when you first joined, particularly in the level of ownership you have?
As a Quantitative Developer, the requirements of my role change with every project. Some projects focus more on business needs and quantitative modeling, while others focus more on technology and the platform. That mix continues to evolve as more agentic workflows and processes come into use.
I’m currently working on an AI framework that should help us provide more efficient workflows to our portfolio managers. The primary goal, however, has always been the same: to provide better insights, more easily and quickly, so portfolio managers can make informed decisions.
What kinds of experiences and perspectives have you been exposed to through working with colleagues across different parts of the firm?
My colleagues here have always been extremely helpful and smart, and there’s something I can learn from each of them—whether it’s efficiency, communication, stakeholder management, technical skills or a combination of those. It’s great to work with them and experience the energy on the floor.
Looking ahead, what are you most excited to keep learning, building or exploring next?
The fundamental commodities team is working on some really interesting platforms and quantitative problems. I’m looking forward to seeing how we can scale some of those ideas and projects as we plan for a wider rollout to portfolio managers across the firm. I’m excited to be part of the team at a time like this.
