Quantitative Equity Research Analyst - Investment Banking (7-12 yrs)

Quantitative Equity Research Analyst

Location: Bangalore - EGL

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join our Investment Research team in Bangalore. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Head of Systematic Equity Strategies (SES) Research, a key part of the broader Quantitative Research and Investments (QRI) Division. This role focuses on the development and implementation of systematic active and tax-managed equity strategies with approximately $20B in assets under management, spanning multiple equity products and customized separately managed accounts for institutional and intermediary investors.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain quantitative stock selection models globally, improving performance through empirical analysis, idea generation, and back-testing

- Investigate structured and novel data sources to generate alpha

- Lead the full lifecycle of research projects, including idea generation, design, back-testing, portfolio simulations, and implementation

- Enhance portfolio construction and optimization through collaboration with team members

- Implement equity models, transaction cost modeling, risk mitigation strategies, and new risk models

- Collaborate with technology and trading teams to improve infrastructure and platforms

- Drive strategic priorities in partnership with Senior Leaders in Asset Management

Required Skills & Experience:

- B.Tech or Post-graduate degree in Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields from a top-tier institute

- CFA, FRM, or CQF qualifications are a plus

- Minimum of 5 years' experience in quantitative research, preferably in asset management, investment banking, or academic research

- Expertise in statistics, probability, mathematics, and hands-on programming, with a strong passion for financial markets

- Proficiency in programming languages (Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, VBA, Tableau) and data science/visualization tools

- Experience with multi-factor models, quant equity portfolio construction, TCA, market impact modeling, and equity microstructure

- Familiarity with financial and economic databases (e.g., Compustat, Worldscope, IBES) and tools like FactSet, Bloomberg, Axioma, and Barra

- Strong analytical thinking, economic intuition, and excellent communication skills

About the Team:

The Analytics, Research & Data (ARD) team is a consulting and insights group that empowers business leaders to make informed decisions. By combining investment research, advanced analytics, decision sciences, and AI, the team solves complex business challenges across various sectors of the financial services industry, including asset management, workplace investing, retail investing, and private equity.