Quantitative Analyst Versor Investments
Versor Investments
Office Location
Full Time
Experience: 2 - 2 years required
Pay:
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Type: Full Time
Location: All India
Skills: Risk management, electronic trading, Data Management, Analytics, Investor Relations, finance, Economics, CFA, FRM, caia, Communication skills, AI, alternative data, quantitative equities, alpha forecast models, portfolio construction, forecast models, Trading algorithms, data scientists, Computers, Quantitative Discipline, Scientific Discipline
About Versor Investments
Job Description
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. The Quantitative Analyst position will be based in Mumbai and be part of the Portfolio Implementation team. You 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. Your responsibilities will include keeping a close track of the quantitative investment process concerning data, forecast models, risk management, and trading. You will be required to develop models to measure and review trading costs and trading algorithms to improve execution. Additionally, you will develop analytics, charts, and reports to monitor live portfolio performance and provide ideas on how to enhance these processes and outputs. Working with a close-knit team of senior researchers, data scientists, and technologists, you will evaluate and improve processes. Furthermore, you will collaborate with the Investor Relations Team to engage with clients and respond to requests. Qualifications for this role include an 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. You should be diligent, self-motivated, and resourceful, capable of multitasking and focusing on delivering results. Good written and oral communication skills are essential. The role also requires you to be 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.,