Quantitative Research Analyst at Clear Street

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Capital MarketsIndustries

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of professional experience working in quantitative analytical roles, ideally in financial service markets
  • An advanced degree in quantitative finance, economics, statistics, applied mathematics, engineering or similar field
  • At least 3 years of professional experience and proficiency in scripting language, such as Python or R (at least one is required); functional knowledge of SQL is beneficial
  • Outstanding quantitative skills
  • Some combination of Equities, Fixed Income, Swaps, Futures or Listed derivatives knowledge required
  • Demonstrated interest and knowledge of markets and ability to assess impact of macro trends on client portfolios
  • Excellent written, presentation and communication skills
  • Ability to balance multiple projects and deliver

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex risk analysis of multi-asset portfolios to assess market and liquidity risks
  • Become a SME in the start of day, intraday and end of day risk management platform and process
  • Validate and support daily risk management reports and margin calls
  • Explain margin methodologies and the risk management process on sales calls with prospective and existing clients
  • Work closely and effectively with Sales, Trading, Middle Office, Client Service, Compliance, Legal, Operations and Engineering teams on implementation and deployment of enhancements to margin methodology, process and policy as well as to enhance the existing risk management platforms and margin offering
  • Work in conjunction with Treasury team to access and monitor liquidity stresses
  • Collaborate with Quantitative teams in designing and implementing of stress based risk models
  • Analyze significant datasets, develop and leverage tools to automate workflows, synthesize reports to communicate with senior management, clients and regulator
  • Leverage information from a variety of sources, internal and external, to help shape future service offerings
  • Assist with training and knowledge transfer for other team members to help build a stronger group
  • Develop and assess risk management approaches for customer portfolios, including pricing and risk management models
  • Handle requests from senior leadership, clients and regulators

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Risk AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisMulti-Asset PortfoliosMarket RiskLiquidity RiskMargin ManagementLeverage ManagementRisk Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the main responsibilities of the Quantitative Research Analyst role?

Responsibilities include performing complex risk analysis of multi-asset portfolios, becoming a SME in risk management platforms, validating daily reports and margin calls, explaining methodologies to clients, collaborating with various teams on enhancements, monitoring liquidity stresses, designing stress-based risk models, analyzing datasets, and assisting with training.

What teams does the Risk team collaborate with internally?

The Risk team partners internally with Sales, Trading, Middle Office, Client Service, Compliance, Legal, Operations, Engineering, Treasury, and Quantitative teams.

What kind of clients does the Risk team work with?

The team works with large institutional clients including hedge funds, family offices, traditional and alternative asset managers, sophisticated market makers, active trading and professional trading groups.

Is this role remote or does it require office presence?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Clear Street

Provides prime brokerage and trading services

About Clear Street

Clear Street provides a unified platform for trading various financial products, including equities and options, across major markets. Their services focus on prime brokerage, which encompasses trade execution, financing, clearing, and custody, helping clients manage their trading activities effectively. The platform is cloud-based and API-first, allowing for easy integration with other systems and scalability for users. This setup enables clients to concentrate on trading rather than technical complexities. Clear Street differentiates itself with competitive pricing and a flexible approach, catering to both individual investors and large institutions. The company's goal is to enhance the infrastructure of capital markets, making trading more efficient and accessible.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$457.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Company equity
401k matching
Parental leave
Full medical, dental & vision insurance
Lunch stipends
Fully stocked kitchens
Happy hours

Risks

Increased competition in cloud-native brokerage could pressure Clear Street's market share.
Regulatory changes in Europe may impose additional compliance costs for Clear Street.
Cryptocurrency market volatility could impact Clear Street's BTC yield strategies.

Differentiation

Clear Street offers a cloud-native clearing and custody system for capital markets.
The company provides a unified platform for trading equities and options globally.
Clear Street's API-first approach allows seamless integration with other software systems.

Upsides

Clear Street's UK expansion opens access to European markets and new revenue streams.
Winning top awards in technology and client service enhances Clear Street's market reputation.
Investment in Databento boosts Clear Street's access to advanced market data solutions.

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