Analyst

Versor Investments (“Versor”) is a pioneer in applying AI and alternative data to global equity markets. As a quantitative equities boutique, we focus on systematically delivering uncorrelated alpha across single stocks, equity index futures, and corporate events. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, Versor manages assets on behalf of a global client base. Our edge is defined by four core pillars that underpin how we operate and how we continue to stay at the frontier of quantitative investing. These include the use of alternative data across both developed and emerging markets, a disciplined integration of artificial intelligence with human judgment and domain expertise, deep experience in systematic investing, and an embedded approach to risk management that informs research, portfolio construction, and implementation.

Role Summary

The Analyst position will be based in Mumbai and be part of the Portfolio Management Group. He / She will work closely with the Investment Committee to provide oversight of a sophisticated quantitative investment process covering data management, forecast models, risk management models, portfolio construction and trading.

Responsibilities

• Keep close track of quantitative investment process with respect to data, forecast models, risk management and trading.
• Measure and review trading costs and trading algorithms to improve portfolio execution.
• Develop analytics, charts and reports to monitor live portfolio performance and provide inputs on improving the same.
• Work with close knit team of senior researchers, data scientists and technologists to evaluate and improve processes.
• Work with the Investor Relations Team to engage with client and respond to their requests.

Qualifications

• M.B.A in Finance, B.E in Computers or Degree in Quantitative or Scientific discipline.
• Pursuing CFA, FRM or CAIA is beneficial.
• Diligent, self-motivated and resourceful; able to multi-task and focus on delivering results. Knowledge of working in Python is mandatory.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ready to provide periodic coverage during the night from 2 am to 6am in rotation with other team members to cover Australia, Japan and East Asian markets.