Prakash Subramanian, Millennium’s CEO, India, shares insights on the firm’s growth in India.
Introduce yourself. What drew you to Millennium?
Millennium is a large global alternative investment manager with a strong reputation in the industry. The firm’s culture and values align with my own, fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment that challenges and encourages individuals to reach their full potential.
What does Millennium’s presence in India look like today?
Millennium first opened an office in Bengaluru in 2022 with a long-term vision of building a global hub. Based on our early success of attracting tech talent and the strong talent pool in India, we have expanded other critical functions. Today, the firm has 250+ employees across our Bengaluru and Mumbai offices. In 2024, we also launched our inaugural summer internship class in India with plans to expand it over time.
What’s on the horizon for Millennium in India?
I’m excited about Millennium’s future in India. Our priority is to attract strong talent and foster their growth and development. We’re building teams in India that are leading initiatives at the firm and plan to continue hiring talented individuals who want to be challenged and grow their careers.
What’s your advice to anyone interested in getting their foot in the door at Millennium?
We seek candidates from various backgrounds, including from within and outside of financial services. One common factor is that we look for entrepreneurial minds – people who can turn ideas into opportunities. We are hiring across a number of teams and projects, with significant growth in areas such as technology, investment research, operations, HR and compliance. To learn more about open roles, see here.
What makes India an attractive destination for Millennium?
There are too many to mention here, so I will focus on the top three: First, there are many talented individuals here across several domains that are relevant to our business. Second, I believe the culture in India fosters innovation, collaboration and a conducive environment for talent to thrive – all consistent with Millennium’s operations. Third, India’s location enables our teams to be fully integrated into the firm’s global operating model and “follow the sun” approach, collaborating with colleagues across Asia, Europe and North America daily.
