TIFIN - Quantitative Researcher

Job Title: Quantitative Researcher

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 57 Years

WHO WE ARE: TIFIN is a fintech platform backed by industry leaders including JP Morgan, Morningstar, Broadridge, Hamilton Lane and a whos who of the financial service industry.

We are creating engaging wealth experiences to better financial lives through AI and investment intelligence powered personalization.

We are working to change the world of wealth in ways that personalization has changed the world of movies, music and more but with the added responsibility of delivering better wealth outcomes.

We use design and behavioural thinking to enable engaging experiences through software and application programming interfaces (APIs).

We use investment science and intelligence to build algorithmic engines inside the software and APIs to enable better investor outcomes.

In a world where every individual is unique, we match them to financial advice and investments with a recognition of their distinct needs and goals across our investment marketplace and our advice and planning divisions.

OUR VALUES:

- Shared Understanding through Listening and Speaking the Truth.

- We communicate with radical candor, precision and compassion to create a shared understanding.

- We challenge, but once a decision is made, commit fully.

- We listen attentively, speak candidly.

- Teamwork for Teamwin.

- We believe in win together, learn together.

- We fly in formation.

- We cover each others backs.

- We inspire each other with our energy and attitude.

- Make Magic for our Users.

- We center around the voice of the customer.

- With deep empathy for our clients, we create technology that transforms investor experiences.

- Grow at the Edge.

- We are driven by personal growth.

- We get out of our comfort zone and keep egos aside to find our genius zones.

- We strive to be the best we can possibly be.

No excuses.

- Innovate with Creative Solutions.

We believe that disruptive innovation begins with curiosity and creativity.

We challenge the status quo and problem solve to find new answers.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: We are looking for an experienced quantitative professional to develop, implement, test, and maintain the core algorithms and R&D framework for our Investment and investment advisory platform.

The ideal candidate for this role has successfully implemented and maintained quantitative and statistical modules using modular software design constructs.

The candidate needs to be a responsible product owner, a problem solver and a team player looking to make a significant impact on a fast-growing company.

The successful candidate will directly report to the Head of Quant Research & Development.

Responsibilities:

- The end-to-end research, development, and maintenance of investment platform, data and algorithms

- Take part in building out the R&D back testing and simulation engines

- Thoroughly vet investment algorithmic results

- Contribute to the research data platform design

- Investigate datasets for use in new or existing algorithms

- Participate in agile development practices

- Liaise with stakeholders to gather & understand the functional requirements

- Take part in code reviews ensuring quality meets highest level of standards

- Develop software using high quality standards and best practices, conduct thorough end-to-end unit testing, and provide support during testing and post go-live

- Support research innovation through the creative and aggressive experimentation of cutting-edge hardware, software, processes, procedures, and methods

- Collaborate with technology teams to ensure appropriate requirements, standards, and integration

Qualifications / Skillsets:

- Experience in a quant research & development role

- Proficient in Python, Git and Jira

- Knowledge in SQL and database development (PostgreSQL is a plus)

- Understanding of R and RMarkdown is a plus

- Bachelors degree in computer science, computational mathematics, or financial engineering

- Masters degree or advanced training is a strong plus

- Excellent mathematical foundation and hands-on experience working in the finance industry

- Proficient in quantitative, statistical, and ML/AI techniques and their implementation using Python modules such as Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, SciKit-Learn, etc.

- Strong communication (written and oral) and analytical problem-solving skills

- Strong sense of attention to detail, pride in delivering high quality work and willingness to learn

- An understanding of or exposure to financial capital markets, various financial instruments (such as stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, etc.), and financial tools (such as Bloomberg, Reuters, etc.)

TIFIN is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and values the multitude of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any discrimination