State Street - Junior Quantitative Analyst - Global Equity Beta Solutions

Company : State Street Global Advisors (SSGA)

Opportunity : Junior Quantitative Analyst, Global Equity Beta Solutions

Location : Bangalore, India

State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) is the asset management business of State Street Corporation, one of the world's leading providers of financial services to institutional investors with over $2 trillion in assets under management and a heritage dating back over two centuries. Backed by the strength and stability of the State Street organization, SSGA makes continual investments in asset management and client servicing platforms, resulting in a client-focused, solutions-driven orientation.

Position :

- SSGA is seeking a junior quantitative analyst for its Global Equity Beta Solutions research team.

- This team is responsible for thought leading research in Equity Indexing, including Smart Beta and Thematic Investing.

- The analyst will be part of the team responsible for analyzing indices, developing proprietary solutions, building custom solutions, and writing papers for publication.

- The role will focus on quantitative analysis and portfolio construction.

Requirements :

- A Bachelors degree is required; advanced degree (MBA, MA, or MS) or CFA is a plus

- At least 1 year of investment experience is required, preferably with knowledge of factor research either through active quantitative research, smart beta/risk premia research. Factor research can be in either an academic or industry setting.

- Knowledge of factor research in either an academic or industry setting is a plus

- Familiarity with front office tools such as Factset, Bloomberg, risk platforms (e.g., Axioma, Barra, etc.) is a plus

- Strong quantitative skills. Matlab or SAS is highly recommended.

- Good communications skills and strong process, organizational, time and project management skills are necessary

- A desire to develop creative and innovative solutions is highly recommended