Brian Humphries, Chief Executive Officer

Quant Analyst - Index Creation, Backtesting  This is a Quant role wherein the candidates are required to have strong experience in programming languages like R or Python and have extensively worked on Back-testing and Creation of custom-indexes.  Typical Job Functions :   - Build quantitative factor models for investment into Equity markets, Back-test them using R/Python and present the results.  - Create indexes to be used for both bench-marking and third party product creation based upon multiple asset classes from both client driven requests and original concepts.   - Prepare and present standard and customized research reports including index back-tests, comparative index and product performance analysis, Fact Sheets, and other research reports or presentations.   - Analyze and interpret a wide range of financial and statistical data from a variety of vendor and internal databases for projects and presentations to issuers, investors, both institutional and retail   - Work with Global Sales on client initiation, development, and ongoing support of bench-marking and product licensing businesses through generation of original product and support of existing indexes.   - Contribute to overall Global Index Group development effort with tactical analysis of industry trends and understanding of complex financial markets to generate leading edge research content in support of both new and existing indexes.   - Support operational areas within GIG including creation of index methodologies, technical specification documents, marketing material, and data management.   Requirements :   - Strong experience in Back-testing of strategies using programming languages like R/Python is a must.  - Strong understanding of stock market indexes, theory behind them and knowledge of how to create them.  - Three to five years of work experience in related industries such as exchange-traded products, indexes, investment banking, trading, or financial product development.   - BE/B tech/MBA/Msc with advanced coursework in economics or finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Coursework in statistics, mathematics, finance, and economics desirable.   - Expert quantitative skills, including data analysis using spreadsheets and statistical packages (such as R or SAS). R, SAS, SQL, Python, and other programming skills highly desirable.   - Very effective communication skills, both verbal and written   - Track record of working successfully both independently and with a team   - Highly motivated with evidence of intellectual curiosity and creativity   - Well organized, proactive, and able to complete multiple projects at once.   - Ability to respond productively to a heavy workload and tight deadlines   - Willingness to travel as required.

Bangalore

Cognizant Technology Services - Quant Analyst - Index Creation/Backtesting 

Cognizant Technology Services - Quant Analyst - Index Creation/Backtesting  ,Job Description for Cognizant Technology Services - Quant Analyst - Index Creation/Backtesting  in Cognizant Technology Services in  Bangalore for (2-10) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Cognizant Technology Services - Quant Analyst - Index Creation/Backtesting  in Cognizant Technology Services in  Bangalore for (2-10) years of experience. Apply Now!