Equity Quantitative Research Director @ FCS Software Solutions

We are seeking an Equity Quantitative Research Director- Head of Quantitative Research, India to join our India team. Selected candidate will be responsible for supporting the global quantitative strategy team (American, European, Japanese and India Markets) and will have the opportunity to work with very senior and distinguished members of the Industry globally and be responsible for delivering the Alpha generation strategy for the Firm.

Research:
Conducts empirical research in equity markets.
Develops and identifies new investment ideas or opportunities.
Research, back test, and code new ideas or improve existing ones
Responsible for quality research project delivery in India
Hiring and mentoring team of Quant Researchers
Organizing research committees
Analysis & development of Alpha generation ideas based on research papers
Evaluation and analysis of equity data sets, alternate data sets for developing Alpha generation models

Management:
Help and guide junior researchers during development and testing phases
Day to Day task management of junior researchers
Work closely with global researchers on research priorities for India.
Help hire and build high caliber research team in India
India research team performance measurement and improvement

Knowledge of investments and the financial markets, usually acquired by an advanced degree and related experience, is required to analyze investment data and make investment recommendations.
Proven track record as a quantitative researcher in systematic equity space- in any hedge fund, asset management or proprietary trading firm
Presentations skills are needed to communicate research Ideas.
Strong Coding ability in Python, Matlab, R, SQL etc. is assumed.
Expertise in financial econometrics is assumed.
An understanding of Machine Learning, optimization, Transaction Cost modeling or Data visualization is a plus.
5+ years of professional experience in an Equity Based trading environment (prop desk or hedge fund)
Masters or PhD degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or related field

Perks & Benefits:
Excellent Perks & Benefits
Annual Bonus
Medical Insurance, PF, Gratuity
Re-Location Facility
Flexible Timing with 5 days Working environment

As soon as possible