Quantitative Financial Analyst & Portfolio Strategist (India)
- Pay
- Up to ₹2,800/project
- Location
- India
- Type
- Contract
- Posted
- Jul 25, 2026
- Languages
- English
Job Title: Quantitative Financial Analyst & Portfolio Strategist
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Financial Analyst & Portfolio Strategist to join our team. This role focuses on developing advanced quantitative models, optimising portfolio strategies, and driving data-driven investment decisions across multiple asset classes. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, deep financial expertise, and hands-on experience in risk modelling and financial engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement portfolio construction and optimisation strategies across multi-asset portfolios
- Develop and maintain quantitative financial models for pricing, forecasting, and risk assessment
- Analyse and manage derivatives and options strategies to enhance portfolio performance
- Build and refine multi-asset investment frameworks including equities, fixed income, and alternative assets
- Develop risk models for market, credit, and liquidity risk, and support capital allocation decisions
- Apply financial engineering techniques to structure innovative investment solutions
- Monitor and manage trading and market risk exposure in real time
- Contribute to the development of insurance capital models and actuarial-based financial assessments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate data insights into actionable investment strategies
- Prepare detailed reports and communicate insights to stakeholders and senior management
Required Skills & Expertise
- Strong experience in portfolio construction and optimisation
- Deep knowledge of quantitative finance models and statistical techniques
- Hands-on expertise in derivatives, options, and structured products
- Proven experience with multi-asset investment strategies
- Advanced understanding of risk modelling and capital allocation frameworks
- Proficiency in financial engineering concepts and applications
- Experience in trading environments and market risk management
- Familiarity with insurance capital models (e.g., Solvency II, actuarial frameworks)
- Strong programming skills (Python, R, MATLAB, or similar)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred Background
- Quantitative Analyst
- Financial Engineer
- Portfolio Manager
- Actuarial Professional
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, or related field
- CFA, FRM, or actuarial certifications (preferred)
- 2-7 years of relevant experience in quantitative finance, asset management, or risk modelling
NOTE: Pay will vary depending on the years of experience of the candidate.
