Fractal Analytics - Senior Quantitative Researcher

Role Brief

We are looking for a Quantitative Researcher to combine AI and Machine Learning techniques with traditional methods to develop trading models. An entrepreneurial opportunity to innovate as Artificial Intelligence is set to drive the next evolution of quantitative trading and impact the broader asset management industry.An exciting, entrepreneurial opportunity to innovate and create a market-leading business based in India.Be the founding member of a team building a well-supported, top-notch investment house.

Responsibilities

- Research datasets - for structured as well as unstructured data

- Research layering/combining machine learning and deep learning with traditional time series analysis, stochastic models, statistical inference and other techniques

- Develop and implement in-depth analytics to identify investment signals

- Build trading strategies and optimal portfolios

Requirements

- 5+ years- experience in quantitative modelling and developing trading strategies

- In depth understanding and working knowledge of various quantitative and statistical techniques

- Knowledge of machine learning, deep learning or neural networks a big plus (not a must)

- Strong research, analytical and problem solving skills

- Programming experience using R, Matlab, Python

- Self-starter and team player with a strong work ethic willing to work in an unstructured environment

Education:

Degree(s) in analytical fields like Computer Science, Maths, Engineering from top-tier institute(s)

About Fractal Analytics

A global analytics firm at the forefront of applying AI, Machine Learning and Big Data to develop data-driven insights and predictions. Forrester Research recently named Fractal Analytics as the #1 leader globally among Customer Analytics Service Providers. The Economic Times in partnership with the Great Place to Work Institute has ranked the firm among the top 100 companies to work for in 2017 in India. Malaysian sovereign wealth fund Khazanah ($100MM, 2016) and US PE major TA Associates ($25MM, 2013) are key investors in Fractal Analytics.