Quantitative Analyst
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. Each step of the investment process – alpha forecast models, portfolio construction, risk management, and electronic trading – relies on the ingenuity and mathematical expertise of over 50 investment professionals.
Role Summary
The Quantitative Analyst position will be based in Mumbai and be part of the Portfolio Implementation team. They 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
- Develop the model to measure and review trading costs and trading algorithms to improve execution
- Develop analytics, charts and reports to monitor live portfolio performance and provide ideas on how to improve these processes and outputs
- Work with a close knit team of senior researchers, data scientists and technologists to evaluate and improve processes
- Work with the Investor Relations Team to engage with clients and respond to requests
Qualifications
- MBA in Finance, B.E. / B. Tech. in Computers or B.S. / M.S. in Economics, 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
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ready to provide periodic coverage from 2 am to 6 am in rotation with other team members to cover Australia, Japan and East Asian markets
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