September 24, 2024

Acuity Knowledge Partners

OTHER

Associate - Capital Markets Performance & Risk domain

Roles and Responsibilities
Capital Markets Performance & Risk domain – Multi asset strategy solutions Investment Team
Will work with the Multi asset portfolio analytics and will be working as quant programmer analyst and would be responsible for running the quantitative tools developed in R and Shiny (UI interface for R)
n Should be able to go over the available documentation for running the processes using quantitative tools.
n Additionally, quant programmer analyst must be able to interface and work with the Manager Research and Selection team to create the portfolio analytics, weights and reports.
n Primary programming languages are R, SQL, Microsoft Office (Excel). Systems used for running the tools are Factset, Database, Morningstar, and Bloomberg.
n Should have excellent knowledge of the US Financial markets and good understanding of different asset clasess
n Should be good in understanding various risk measures related to both Equity and Fixed Income products
n Should be able to develop and design new risk reports based on the client’s expectations.
n Should have excellent working knowledge of
– MS Excel – Intermediate to Advanced level
– SQL – Intermediate level to Advanced level
– R and R shiny- Intermediate level (Debug existing codes, should develop risk related modeling strategy using R and create UI dashboard using R shiny)
– Should have good experience working on tools Such as Factset, Database, Morning Star, Bloomberg.
– Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills – Daily interaction with client is required so the candidate should have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
– Working in shifts if required – Client is based out of US so working in shifts may be required to give client the maximum coverage.
n Conducting adhoc research based on client requirements.
In addition to the above, the role is expected to be wide ranging and involvement in other streams of the client’s reporting activities. There will also be specific project-based work with regard to new workflows and systems implementation. Early joiners are preferred.

Candidate Profile
n Bachelor's or Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification, in Finance (B.E, B.Tech/MBA/CFA/FRM preferably)
n At least 1 to 5 years working experience in the capital markets domain with asset managers or alternative investment firms.
n Ability to work in tight deadlines under pressure, while maintaining close attention to detail.
n Excellent organizational and time management skills with a positive and pro-active - can do- attitude.
n Strong analytical skill with good attention to detail
n Ability to work independently without the need for close supervision and collaboratively as part of team efforts
n Knowledge of VBA will be an advantage (though not mandatory).
n Working knowledge of Python preferred
n Ability to debug existing models
n Excellent communication skills - Written and verbal
n Energetic, results-focused, change agent, with a strong work ethic.