BI Developer

Quant Research, TIFIN

Mumbai, India

WHO WE ARE:

TIFIN is a fintech platform backed by industry leaders including JP Morgan, Morningstar, Broadridge, Hamilton Lane, Franklin Templeton, Motive Partners and a who’s who of the financial service industry. We are creating engaging wealth experiences to better financial lives through AI and investment intelligence powered personalization. We are working to change the world of wealth in ways that personalization has changed the world of movies, music and more but with the added responsibility of delivering better wealth outcomes.

We use design and behavioral thinking to enable engaging experiences through software and application programming interfaces (APIs). We use investment science and intelligence to build algorithmic engines inside the software and APIs to enable better investor outcomes.

In a world where every individual is unique, we match them to financial advice and investments with a recognition of their distinct needs and goals across our investment marketplace and our advice and planning divisions.

OUR VALUES: Go with your GUT

●     Grow at the Edge. We are driven by personal growth. We get out of our comfort zone and keep egos aside to find our genius zones. With self-awareness and integrity we strive to be the best we can possibly be. No excuses.

●     Understanding through Listening and Speaking the Truth. We value transparency. We communicate with radical candor, authenticity and precision to create a shared understanding. We challenge, but once a decision is made, commit fully.

●     I Win for Teamwin. We believe in staying within our genius zones to succeed and we take full ownership of our work. We inspire each other with our energy and attitude. We fly in formation to win together.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

We are looking for an experienced quantitative professional to develop, implement, test, and maintain the core algorithms and R&D framework for our Investment and investment advisory platform. The ideal candidate for this role has successfully implemented and maintained quantitative and statistical modules using modular software design constructs. The candidate needs to be a responsible product owner, a problem solver and a team player looking to make a significant impact on a fast-growing company. The successful candidate will directly report to the Head of Quant Research & Development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The end-to-end research, development, and maintenance of investment platform, data and algorithms
• Take part in building out the R&D back testing and simulation engines
• Thoroughly vet investment algorithmic results 
• Contribute to the research data platform design
• Investigate datasets for use in new or existing algorithms
• Participate in agile development practices
• Liaise with stakeholders to gather & understand the functional requirements
• Take part in code reviews ensuring quality meets highest level of standards
• Develop software using high quality standards and best practices, conduct thorough end-to-end unit testing, and provide support during testing and post go-live
• Support research innovation through the creative and aggressive experimentation of cutting-edge hardware, software, processes, procedures, and methods
• Collaborate with technology teams to ensure appropriate requirements, standards, and integration

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in a quant research & development role
• Proficient in Python, Git and Jira
• Knowledge in SQL and database development (PostgreSQL is a plus)
• Understanding of R and RMarkdown is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computational mathematics, or financial engineering 
• Master’s degree or advanced training is a strong plus
• Excellent mathematical foundation and hands-on experience working in the finance industry
• Proficient in quantitative, statistical, and ML/AI techniques and their implementation using Python modules such as Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, SciKit-Learn, etc.
• Strong communication (written and oral) and analytical problem-solving skills
• Strong sense of attention to detail, pride in delivering high quality work and willingness to learn
• An understanding of or exposure to financial capital markets, various financial instruments (such as stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, etc.), and financial tools (such as Bloomberg, Reuters, etc.)

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

TIFIN offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

· Performance-linked variable compensation.

· Medical insurance

· Tax saving benefits

· Flexible PTO policy and Company-paid holidays

· Parental Leave: 6 month paid maternity, 2 week paid paternity leave

· Access to our Wellness trainers, including 1:1 personal coaching

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A note on location. While we have team centres in Boulder, New York City, San Francisco, Charlotte, and Bangalore,this role is based out of Mumbai.  

TIFIN is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and values the multitude of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Role - Senior Analytics Executive

Experience - 1-2 years

Location - Open (Remote working option available)

About Company :-

Our team is made up of best in class digital, offline, and integrated media experts who work together to enhance media's contribution to Google's business. Our team operates in a seamlessly integrated way across strategy, planning, investment, creative, business sciences and analytics, data and technology. The profile of people who work are world class, committed to establishing a new high water mark in the media industry.

About the role/ Some of the things we'd like you to do:

- Support the Analytics team and other stakeholders with analytics agendas impacting campaigns, measurement frameworks, and campaign optimization.

- Conduct thorough data analysis using various tools and software within MFG to provide insights and recommendations that align with client needs.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across disciplines and countries to understand client objectives, providing support and expertise in data and analytics while identifying opportunities for advanced analytics solutions.

- Formulate strategic recommendations with the team based on gathered insights, and support the delivery of reporting for clients.

- Continuously improve project performance and processes by collaborating with the team to develop new tools and solutions.

About yourself/ Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in a related quantitative field (e.g. Statistics, Business Analytics, Economics, Computer Science, etc.)

- 1-2 years of relevant work experience in data analysis; digital media experience desired

- Strong knowledge of various data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, SQL, R, Python, Tableau).

- Is proficient in statistical principles and how they apply to tasks/work items.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex data sets.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present data-driven insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong collaboration skills.

- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

- Passion tor continuous learning and staying current with industry trends and best practices in analytics.

Qualifications & Experience:

▪ 2 - 4 years overall experience in ETLs, data pipeline, Data Warehouse development and database design

▪ Software solution development using Hadoop Technologies such as MapReduce, Hive, Spark, Kafka, Yarn/Mesos etc.

▪ Expert in SQL, worked on advanced SQL for at least 2+ years

▪ Good development skills in Java, Python or other languages

▪ Experience with EMR, S3

▪ Knowledge and exposure to BI applications, e.g. Tableau, Qlikview

▪ Comfortable working in an agile environment

• Act as primary day-to-day contact on analytics to agency-client leads
• Develop bespoke analytics proposals for presentation to agencies & clients, for delivery within the teams
• Ensure delivery of projects and services across the analytics team meets our stakeholder requirements (time, quality, cost)
• Hands on platforms to perform data pre-processing that involves data transformation as well as data cleaning
  
• Ensure data quality and integrity
  
• Interpret and analyse data problems
  
• Build analytic systems and predictive models
  
• Increasing the performance and accuracy of machine learning algorithms through fine-tuning and further
  
• Visualize data and create reports
  
• Experiment with new models and techniques
  
• Align data projects with organizational goals

• Min 6 - 7 years’ experience working in Data Science
• Prior experience as a Data Scientist within a digital media is desirable
• Solid understanding of machine learning
• A degree in a quantitative field (e.g. economics, computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, etc.)
• Experience with SQL/ Big Query/GMP tech stack / Clean rooms such as ADH
• A knack for statistical analysis and predictive modelling
• Good knowledge of R, Python
• Experience with SQL, MYSQL, PostgreSQL databases
• Knowledge of data management and visualization techniques
• Hands-on experience on BI/Visual Analytics Tools like PowerBI or Tableau or Data Studio
• Evidence of technical comfort and good understanding of internet functionality desirable
• Analytical pedigree - evidence of having approached problems from a mathematical perspective and working through to a solution in a logical way
• Proactive and results-oriented
• A positive, can-do attitude with a thirst to continually learn new things
• An ability to work independently and collaboratively with a wide range of teams
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Job Title:- Head of Analytics

Job Location:- Bangalore - On - site

About Qrata:

Qrata matches top talent with global career opportunities from the world’s leading digital companies including some of the world’s fastest growing start-ups using qrata’s talent marketplaces. To sign-up please visit Qrata Talent Sign-Up

We are currently scouting for Head of Analytics

Our Client Story:

Founded by a team of seasoned bankers with over 120 years of collective experience in banking, financial services and cards, encompassing strategy, operation, marketing, risk & technology, both in India and internationally.

We offer credit card processing Solution that can help you in effectively managing your credit card portfolio end-to-end. These solution are customized to meet the unique strategic, operational and compliance requirements of each bank.

1. Card Programs built for Everyone Limit assignment based on customer risk assessment & credit profiles including secured cards

2. Cards that can be used Everywhere. Through POS machines, UPI, E-Commerce websites

3. A Card for Everything Enable customer purchases, both large and small

4. Customized Card configurations Restrict usage based on merchant codes, location, amount limits etc

5. End-to-End Support We undertake the complete customer life cycle management right from KYC checks, onboarding, risk profiling, fraud control, billing and collections

6. Rewards Program Management We will manage the entire cards reward and customer loyalty programs for you

What you will do:

We are seeking an experienced individual for the role of Head of Analytics. As the Head of Analytics, you will be responsible for driving data-driven decision-making, implementing advanced analytics strategies, and providing valuable insights to optimize our credit card business operations, sales and marketing, risk management & customer experience. Your expertise in statistical analysis, predictive modelling, and data visualization will be instrumental in driving growth and enhancing the overall performance of our credit card business

Qualification:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Proven experience (7+ years) in leading analytics teams in the credit card industry
• Strong expertise in statistical analysis, predictive modelling, data mining, and segmentation techniques
• Proficiency in data manipulation and analysis using programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL
• Experience with analytics tools such as SAS, SPSS, or Tableau
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams
• Strong knowledge of credit card business and understanding of credit card industry dynamics, including risk management, marketing, and customer lifecycle
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to a varied audience

What you can expect:

1. Develop and implement Analytics Strategy:

o Define the analytics roadmap for the credit card business, aligning it with overall business objectives

o Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the performance of the credit card business

o Collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams to prioritize and execute analytics initiatives

2. Lead Data Analysis and Insights:

o Conduct in-depth analysis of credit card data, customer behaviour, and market trends to identify opportunities for business growth and risk mitigation

o Develop predictive models and algorithms to assess credit risk, customer segmentation, acquisition, retention, and upsell opportunities

o Generate actionable insights and recommendations based on data analysis to optimize credit card product offerings, pricing, and marketing strategies

o Regularly present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, using data visualization techniques to effectively communicate complex information

3. Drive Data Governance and Quality:

o Oversee data governance initiatives, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across relevant systems and platforms

o Collaborate with IT teams to optimize data collection, integration, and storage processes to support advanced analytics capabilities

o Establish and enforce data privacy and security protocols to comply with regulatory requirements

4. Team Leadership and Collaboration:

o Build and manage a high-performing analytics team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning

o Provide guidance and mentorship to the team, promoting professional growth and development

o Collaborate with stakeholders across departments, including Marketing, Risk Management, and Finance, to align analytics initiatives with business objectives

5. Stay Updated on Industry Trends:

o Keep abreast of emerging trends, techniques, and technologies in analytics, credit card business, and the financial industry

o Leverage industry best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement in analytics methodologies and tools

For more Opportunities Visit: Qrata Opportunities.

Required Experience

· 3+ years of relevant technical experience as a data analyst role

· Intermediate / expert skills with SQL and basic statistics

· Experience in Advance SQL

· Python programming- Added advantage

· Strong problem solving and structuring skills

· Automation in connecting various sources to the data and representing it through various dashboards

· Excellent with Numbers and communicate data points through various reports/templates

· Ability to communicate effectively internally and outside Data Analytics team

· Proactively take up work responsibilities and take adhocs as and when needed

· Ability and desire to take ownership of and initiative for analysis; from requirements clarification to deliverable

· Strong technical communication skills; both written and verbal

· Ability to understand and articulate the "big picture" and simplify complex ideas

· Ability to identify and learn applicable new techniques independently as needed

· Must have worked with various Databases (Relational and Non-Relational) and ETL processes

· Must have experience in handling large volume and data and adhere to optimization and performance standards

· Should have the ability to analyse and provide relationship views of the data from different angles

· Must have excellent Communication skills (written and oral).

· Knowing Data Science is an added advantage

Required Skills

MYSQL, Advanced Excel, Tableau, Reporting and dashboards, MS office, VBA, Analytical skills

Preferred Experience

· Strong understanding of relational database MY SQL etc.

· Prior experience working remotely full-time

· Prior Experience working in Advance SQL

· Experience with one or more BI tools, such as Superset, Tableau etc.

· High level of logical and mathematical ability in Problem Solving

Senior Data Scientist-Job Description

The Senior Data Scientist role is a creative problem solver who utilizes statistical/mathematical principles and modelling skills to uncover new insights that will significantly and meaningfully impact business decisions and actions.  She/he applies their data science expertise in identifying, defining, and executing state-of-art techniques for academic opportunities and business objectives in collaboration with other Analytics team members. The Senior Data Scientist will execute analyses & outputs spanning test design and measurement, predictive analytics, multivariate analysis, data/text mining, pattern recognition, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform the full range of data science activities including test design and measurement, predictive/advanced analytics, and data mining, and analytic dashboards.
• Extract, manipulate, analyse & interpret data from various corporate data sources developing advanced analytic solutions, deriving key observations, findings, insights, and formulating actionable recommendations.
• Generate clearly understood and intuitive data science / advanced analytics outputs.
• Provide thought leadership and recommendations on business process improvement, analytic solutions to complex problems.
• Participate in best practice sharing and communication platform for advancement of the data science discipline.
• Coach and collaborate with other data scientists and data analysts.
• Present impact, insights, outcomes & recommendations to key business partners and stakeholders.
• Comply with established Service Level Agreements to ensure timely, high quality deliverables with value-add recommendations, clearly articulated key findings and observations.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A./B.S.) or Master’s Degree (M.A./M.S.) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Physics, or similar degree
• 5+ years of experience in data science in a digitally advanced industry focusing on strategic initiatives, marketing and/or operations.
• Advanced knowledge of best-in-class analytic software tools and languages: Python, SQL, R, SAS, Tableau, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Expertise in statistical methods, statistical analysis, data visualization, and data mining techniques.
• Experience in Test design, Design of Experiments, A/B Testing, Measurement Science Strong influencing skills to drive a robust testing agenda and data driven decision making for process improvements
• Strong Critical thinking skills to track down complex data and engineering issues, evaluate different algorithmic approaches, and analyse data to solve problems.
• Experience in partnering with IT, marketing operations & business operations to deploy predictive analytic solutions.
• Ability to translate/communicate complex analytical/statistical/mathematical concepts with non-technical audience.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, as well as presentation skills.