Assistant Manager/Manager/Senior Manager - Equity Quant Research - Life Insurance

Assistant Manager/Manager/Senior Manager - Equity Quant Research - Life Insurance

- An exciting opportunity for a quant research specialist from an Engineering + Management background(Tier 1/ Tier 2) who has hands on experience in aspects like Programming (R/Python), Quantitative finance (Econometrics, Stochastic modelling ), Portfolio management & Investments (Asset allocation process,Multi asset class portfolios) with detailed knowledge in Fund management/ Financial markets.

- You would be part of investment team of our Insurance Company where you would play an advisory role for the management.

- If you are someone with expertise in of asset allocation research, asset liability models, quant models, financial models with a CFA /FRM certification or grad/post graduate from a Tier 1 college then this job is for you.

- Develop Quant based strategies in Indian Equities for long only benchmarked portfolio

- Evaluating the strategies on an ongoing basis

- Database Management for the data required to test the strategies.

- Responsible for building asset and liability scenario analysis/models and help in understand the risk and return consequences of investing in a specific equity.

- Helping in optimize investment portfolio and suggest where to invest

- Building stochastic scenario analysis by quantifying probability of reaching long-term goals

- Communicating output and outcomes in clear and concise documents (presentations, reports) to peers and leaders.

Successful Candidates :

- Bachelors /Masters in engineering or statistics or mathematics + Post graduation in Management from Tier1/ Tier 2 college with 3 to 8 yrs.experience & strong understanding of econometric modelling techniques and financial or statistical modelling.

- Good understanding of different asset classes, preferably Equity with understanding of other financial products

- Adept in investment analytics, modelling platforms and derivatives with exposure to financial markets and insurance background would be preferable.

- High level of proficiency and hands-on experience in R and Python (programming)is a must

- Strong written and verbal communications and confidence to engage with senior stakeholders

- Mentor junior team members in asset class research and quantitative modelling skills

- Proactive, independent and focused individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.