Quantitative Research Analysts - Bangalore

The following are the positions in research (Credit, Economic and Quantitative) that we are working for the BPO of an IT Giant. These positions are to be based in Bangalore. Cost and present location is not a constraint. Please mention the position applied for in the subject. There are a number of entry level research positions available for this year graduates, would appreciate if you could pass on the information to them as well.

1.Senior Quantitative Analyst
Reporting to Department Head of Quantitative Research

Responsibilities
1. Senior Quantitative Analyst responsible for specific region or regions.
2. Manage a team of analysts.
3. Responsibility for ensuring SLA’s are met if not exceeded.
4. Develop training programmes for junior staff.
5. Coach and train junior staff.
6. Quantitative analysis and modelling.

Required Educational Background
PhD or Masters in Finance/Mathematics/Physics from a top tier Academic Institution essential
Could be IIM/MBA/IIT

Required Experience and Skills
1. At least 5 years of relevant experience.
2. Proven management experience.
3. Ability to organise team deadlines to ensure SLA’s are met.
4. Experience of mentoring and training more junior team members.
5. Relationship building skills.
6. Solid experience of quantitative analysis.

Ideal candidate Profile
Candidate is likely to have a PhD or Masters in Finance or Mathematics current performing a similar role within the financial services industry or a finance oriented research/analytics role for other MNC


2.Junior Quantitative Analyst
Responsibilities
Independently conducts quantitative/analytic modelling and data analysis.
Develops new models, analytics processes or quantitative approaches.
Creates documentation for all activities.
Assist in the coaching and training of more junior members of staff.

Required Educational Background
PhD or Masters in Finance or Mathematics from a top tier Academic Institution essential
Could be IIM/IIT qualified.

Required Experience & Skills
At least 2 years of relevant experience.
Strong analytical skills.
Attention to detail.
Highly numerate.
Commercially and business aware.
Strong written skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile
Candidate will have a PhD or Masters in Finance or Maths and will be performing a similar role within financial services or a finance orientated research/analytics role for other MNC.


3.Graduate Quantitative Analyst (to include Post-Grads)
Responsibilities
Conducts projects in support of quantitative/analytical modelling effort under guidance from senior staff.
Responsible for mainlining and updating existing models, programs and applications.
Developing skills to work on models independently.
Database administration and development skills
Data manipulation as necessary

Required Educational Background
Grade 1
IIM (A, B, C), MBA from a top International School

Grade 2
IIT, IIM (excluding A,B,C), MBA

Grade 3
Masters in Finance, Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science

Required experience/skills
1. Work experience is not essential although may have up to 2 years experience.
2. Genuine interest in quantitative analysis.
3. Highly numerate.
4. Confident modeller.
5. Proactivity.
6. Commercially aware
7. Confident working with databases.

Send resumes to shivanisharma@touchtelindia.net