Career Insights: Quantitative Investing

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Presentation

Recorded 10 August, 2023

Overview

Quantitative investing is an investment approach that relies on mathematical models, statistical analysis, and data-driven techniques to make investment decisions. It involves using quantitative methods to identify patterns, trends, and relationships in financial data to generate profitable investment strategies. Quantitative investing combines financial expertise, mathematical rigor, and technological advancements to develop sophisticated models and strategies that seek to outperform traditional investment approaches. It has gained prominence in recent years because of the availability of vast amounts of data and advancements in computing power, leading to increased interest and career opportunities in this field.

Are you fascinated by the intersection of finance, mathematics, and technology? Discover the exciting world of quantitative investing and unlock a realm of limitless career opportunities. Join us as we explore the vast potential of quantitative investing, from roles as quantitative analysts and researchers to data scientists and risk managers. Gain insight into the essential skills, qualifications, and industry trends that shape this rapidly evolving landscape.

Learning Outcomes

Gain an overview of quantitative investing.
Learn about career paths in quantitative investing.
Discuss the necessary skills and qualifications.
Review industry trends and opportunities.

This is the archived version of a live webinar that took place on 10 August 2023

About the Speaker(s)

Navneet Kumar, CFA, CQF, is Executive Director, Data Science Research at MSCI, India. In this role, he is responsible for the research and development of quantitative investment solutions. He is a senior member of the Mumbai research team and the MSCI India Academy. He is also a Professor of Practice' at Chandigarh University.
Before joining MSCI in 2015, Kumar was a member of the research team at ARP Investments, a US-based Hedge fund, from 2011 to 2015, working on developing and executing quantitative equity investment strategies. He worked with WNS Global Solution in the Performance and Risk Management division between 2010 and 2011 and with HSBC Asset Management between 2007 and 2010 in the quantitative investment division.
His interests lie in Factor and Portfolio Construction, Strategic and Tactical Asset Allocation, Optimization, and Machine Learning. He has written about Factor investment, ESG investment, and Global Portfolio construction.
He earned a master’s degree in Mathematics from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. He is a CFA and CQF charterholder.

Litesh Gada is extremely passionate about equity investments and has almost 15 years of professional experience in private equity, investment management, direct tax (advisory), mergers and acquisitions (tax and regulatory), and corporate finance. He has rich and in-depth knowledge in valuation, investment structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and transfer pricing. Gada has hands-on experience in the entire investment process from deal initiation until disbursement of money to the companies. He has been responsible for monitoring and handholding portfolio companies on a regular basis. Gada’s core expertise is to assist midsize and small companies that have growth potential in raising funds and scaling operations. Gada is a CFA® charterholder, chartered accountant (CA), and company secretary (CS). He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in commerce from Mumbai University.

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