[Former Jump Senior Quantitative Researcher Yiming Zhang Secures Seed Funding from Millennium] According to Business Insider, former Jump Trading senior quantitative researcher Yiming Zhang has received seed funding support from hedge fund giant Millennium Management after leaving his position. He will operate as an external manager in the future. Yiming Zhang worked at Jump for 17 years and was a key member of the core strategy team. His new role is expected to officially commence after the expiration of his non-compete clause. Industry insiders have noted that Millennium Management has increasingly expanded its footprint in recent years by supporting external teams with funding, solidifying its position as one of the key "incubators" in the hedge fund sector.