FCS Software Solutions - Director/Head - Equity Quantitative Research

Equity Quantitative Research Director - Head of Quantitative Research, India

Introduction Highly reputed systematic quantitative hedge fund located in USA, established in 2013. Our firm specializes in quantitative research and trading of global equity strategies. Our senior management includes former heads of proprietary trading teams, distinguished academics and a highly talented team of traders, computer scientists and researchers. Technology is at the core of what we do. It is who we are and it is central to our mission. We leverage technology, big data, extensive use of alternative data sets, sophisticated mathematical frameworks including machine learning and natural language processing to construct highly diversified liquid portfolios.

Job Description :

We are seeking an Equity Quantitative Research Director- Head of Quantitative Research, India to join our India team.

Selected candidate will be responsible for supporting the global quantitative strategy team (American, European, Japanese and India Markets) and will have the opportunity to work with very senior and distinguished members of the Industry globally and be responsible for delivering the Alpha generation strategy for the Firm.

Principal Responsibilities Research :

- Conducts empirical research in equity markets.

- Develops and identifies new investment ideas or opportunities.

- Research, back test, and code new ideas or improve existing ones

- Responsible for quality research project delivery in India

- Hiring and mentoring team of Quant Researchers

- Organizing research committees

- Analysis & development of Alpha generation ideas based on research papers

- Evaluation and analysis of equity data sets, alternate data sets for developing Alpha generation models

Management :

- Help and guide junior researchers during development and testing phases

- Day to Day task management of junior researchers

- Work closely with global researchers on research priorities for India.

- Help hire and build high caliber research team in India

- India research team performance measurement and improvement

Required Knowledge and Skills :

- Knowledge of investments and the financial markets, usually acquired by an advanced degree and related experience, is required to analyze investment data and make investment recommendations.

- Proven track record as a quantitative researcher in systematic equity space in any hedge fund, asset management or proprietary trading firm

- Presentations skills are needed to communicate research Ideas.

- Strong Coding ability in Python, Matlab, R, SQL etc. is assumed.

- Expertise in financial econometrics is assumed.

- An understanding of Machine Learning, optimization, Transaction Cost modeling or Data visualization is a plus.

- 5+ years of professional experience in an Equity Based trading environment (prop desk or hedge fund)

- Masters or PhD degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or related field

Perks & Benefits :

- Excellent Perks & Benefits

- Annual Bonus

- Medical Insurance, PF, Gratuity

- Re-Location Facility

- Flexible Timing with 5 days Working environment

Job Location : Noida (Delhi/NCR)