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Quantitative Strategies, Director
full-time•Bengaluru
About this role
About Us
Summary
William O'Neil is part of an international team of IT innovators and market data researchers, who power an exclusive set of global equity research products. Our research team tracks all the major international stock exchanges and equities, and our IT developers advance the utility of investing applications used worldwide. William O'Neil India is a subsidiary of William O'Neil+ Co. in the U.S.
The O'Neil Companies :
For the past half-century, the O- Neil companies have created innovative services to support the equity investing community. All these services are guided by a method of investing created by William J. O- Neil that has helped thousands of institutional and retail investors succeed in the market.
We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to head our Quantitative Research and Trading team. This is a strategic leadership role that combines hands-on quantitative research with team building, fund positioning, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
As the Head of Quant, you will spearhead the development and execution of systematic trading strategies across Indian and global markets. You will manage a high-performing team of quantitative analysts, data scientists, and developers, while collaborating closely with the investment management team to align research outputs with business objectives and fund goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Strategy Development:
o Design, develop, and backtest profitable algorithmic trading strategies using financial time series and alternative data.
o Use machine learning and statistical techniques to extract insights from structured and unstructured data.
o Stay abreast of global research trends in quantitative finance and incorporate cutting-edge methodologies.
· Team Leadership & Mentoring:
o Build, lead, and mentor a growing team of quant researchers and analysts.
o Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
o Set priorities, review progress, and ensure high-quality output from the team.
· Collaboration & Productionization:
o Work closely with the investment management team to translate research ideas into actionable investment strategies.
o Collaborate with software developers to ensure strategies are robustly implemented and production-ready.
· Research & Performance Monitoring:
o Conduct performance attribution and diagnostics on live portfolios.
o Continuously refine models based on live performance data and evolving market conditions.
o Develop and enhance proprietary analytical tools and research infrastructure.
· Fund Marketing & Investor Engagement:
o Partner with the leadership team and investor relations to communicate quant strategies and portfolio performance to existing and prospective investors.
o Represent the quant strategy at investor meetings, due diligence sessions, and marketing presentations.
o Contribute to whitepapers, research notes, and other thought-leadership content that positions the fund’s quant capability credibly in the market.
Qualifications & Requirements
· Minimum 10+ years of experience in quantitative research/trading, preferably in capital markets or hedge funds, Algo Trading
· Proven track record of developing profitable trading strategies and managing teams.
· Post-graduate degree (Master’s or PhD preferred) in a quantitative field such as Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
· Advanced programming skills in Python, R, or other analytical languages.
. Experince in Artificial Intelligence
· Familiarity with large datasets, financial data APIs, and time-series analysis.
· Strong leadership, project management, and interpersonal skills.
· Exposure to Indian and global markets is a strong advantage.
· Experience in investor communication or fund marketing is a plus.
Working Conditions
Equal Opportunity Employer
What you'll do
- The Director will lead the development and execution of systematic trading strategies while managing a team of quantitative analysts and data scientists. This role involves collaboration with investment management to align research outputs with business objectives.
About Data Analysis Inc.
Data Analysis Incorporated (DAI) is the controlling entity of the O’Neil family of businesses, providing strategic direction and guidance to its divisions operating in diverse industries around the world, including global equity markets, health care, financial services, digital news, and insurance. Each division is afforded operational and financial support to ensure it capitalizes on industry trends and captures growth opportunities.
We also provide shared services such as Human Resources and Accounting. DAI’s leadership team establishes the divisions’ tone, encouraging associates to adhere to our statement of values and embrace customer-centric goals fostered through innovation and entrepreneurship. Our global footprint allows our teams to be responsive to customer needs in a timely and efficient manner, and we are dedicated to using technology and innovation to bring change and growth to our businesses. We believe in a dynamic workplace, creating engaging informative products and services that help our customers succeed. Integrity is an essential characteristic for our firms and for our associates.
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