Quantitative Associate (Financial Engineer)

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quantitative Associate (Financial Engineer) to join our team in Bangalore, India. Reporting to the Financial Engineering Manager, you will play a crucial role in modeling, creating, backtesting, and launching cutting-edge index strategies across various asset classes, including equities, futures, options, and multi-asset classes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop, model, and backtest new index strategies using Python, with a focus on financial data management.

- Collaborate with the Financial Engineering team to create MerQube branded financial engines and indexing strategies for major financial institutions.

- Interface directly with clients and the platform engineering team, automating processes for daily and historical calculations to construct powerful financial engines.

- Utilize advanced programming skills, especially in Python, to implement distributed systems and adhere to general software engineering principles.

- Work with financial data sets and applications such as FactSet, Reuters, Morningstar, Bloomberg, Axioma, and Barra.

Qualifications:

- Master s degree in Computer Sciences or a quantitative field (Finance, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, or Engineering), or a Bachelors degree with equivalent work experience.

- Proficiency in Python programming, with a focus on financial data management.

- Strong interest in financial markets and the intersection of software and quantitative finance.

- Experience with financial data sets and applications (FactSet, Reuters, Morningstar, Bloomberg, Axioma, Barra).

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both clients and internal teams.

What We Offer:

- A stimulating and convivial work environment with ample opportunities for professional growth.

- The freedom to make a real impact in a company at the forefront of financial technology.

- Competitive compensation package with benefits.