Dhonika Joshi

Operations Associate

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India9 yrs 6 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 9 years in quantitative finance recruitment
Expertise in systematic trading and quant research
Proven track record in filling complex quant roles

Stackforce AI infers this person is a specialized recruiter in the Fintech sector, focusing on quantitative finance and technology roles.

Contact

dhonika@greenlandim.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionQuantitative ResearchHeadhunting

Other Skills

Candidate EngagementCandidate EvaluationClient EngagementComplianceEmployee EngagementEmployee RelationsGlobal Talent AcquisitionLeadershipLow-Latency TechnologyManagementMarket MappingMarket ResearchMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordPerformance Management

About

Passionate about building world-class teams in the quantitative finance and tech domains, I bring over 9 years of experience connecting elite professionals with top-tier opportunities across buy-side and sell-side firms. At Greenland Investment Management, I lead talent strategy for niche quantitative roles, leveraging my industry insight to match the right talent with the right opportunity—ensuring precision in every placement. My expertise spans systematic trading, quant research, low-latency technology, and data science roles. I thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments where talent can directly impact firm performance. Let’s connect if you're looking for your next quant opportunity or want to collaborate on talent solutions in the investment management space.

Experience

Greenland investment management

Human Resources Associate

Feb 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Greenland Investment Management is a systematic commodity arbitrage hedge fund managing assets in excess of USD 1 billion. Led by Anant Jatia (ex-AQR Capital, Wharton alumnus), the firm leverages proprietary logistics data, multi-factor models, and low-latency trading systems to capitalize on location-based arbitrage opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead full-cycle recruitment for Quantitative Researchers, Systematic Traders, and Technology professionals.
Collaborate directly with the CIO and leadership team to understand hiring needs and design strategic talent acquisition plans.
Source and engage top-tier quant talent across India, the US, Singapore, and other global markets.
Drive recruitment analytics and reporting to enhance hiring efficiency and quality.
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of passive candidates through market mapping and proactive outreach.
Champion employer branding and candidate experience to position Greenland as an employer of choice in the quant domain.
Key Achievements:
Successfully filled multiple quant and tech roles within tight timelines.
Reduced time-to-hire by streamlining recruitment workflows and leveraging targeted sourcing strategies.
Built a high-quality, global network of quant professionals, enhancing talent accessibility for future hiring.

RecruitmentTalent AcquisitionQuantitative ResearchSystematic TradingLow-Latency Technology

Aquis search

Talent Acquisition Specialist & Headhunter

Jan 2021 – Oct 2023 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Hong Kong, Mumbai & Singapore

Aquis Search is a leading executive search firm with a focus on Asia-Pacific financial services and technology sectors.
Role Summary
Led strategic hiring initiatives for a diverse portfolio of buy-side clients, including high-frequency trading firms (HFTs), hedge funds, and asset management companies, with a focus on the Asian market. Specialized in recruiting for highly technical roles within the quantitative finance and trading domain.
Key Responsibilities:
Executed end-to-end recruitment for roles including Quant Researchers, Systematic Traders, Software Engineers (Python, Java, C++, C#), and Trade Support Engineers.
Actively engaged with clients to define talent strategies, providing consultative support throughout the hiring process.
Sourced and engaged niche candidates through market mapping, referrals, and headhunting, ensuring optimal fit.
Managed multiple concurrent mandates across Singapore, Hong Kong, and India, often in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
Key Achievements:
Successfully supported the India market entry of a global hedge fund by hiring key foundational team members.
Closed leadership roles for a major US bank during the setup of a new trading desk in India.
Consistently filled complex quant mandates with high client satisfaction, fostering long-term partnerships.

Talent AcquisitionHeadhuntingMarket MappingClient EngagementRecruitment Analytics

Abc consultants

2 roles

Talent Acquisition & Headhunter

Promoted

Dec 2018 – Nov 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos

ABC Consultants is a renowned recruitment services provider, catering to diverse sectors with deep specialization in financial services.
Role Summary
Focused on mid-to-senior-level hiring across investment banking and financial services, with a specialization in Quant, Risk (Market, Credit, Operational), and Derivatives Pricing roles.
Key Responsibilities:
Managed the full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, candidate evaluation, stakeholder management, salary negotiations, and onboarding.
Hired for positions including Quant Developer, Model Validation, Algo Trading, Market Risk Reporting, and more.
Maintained in-depth understanding of technical requirements and regulatory landscapes in financial services hiring.
Key Achievements:
Played a key role in expanding Global Markets desks for two leading investment banks in India.
Consistently exceeded hiring targets and closed time-sensitive, high-priority roles.
Recognized for building strong candidate pipelines and maintaining robust client relationships.

RecruitmentStakeholder ManagementCandidate EvaluationSalary NegotiationsTalent Acquisition

Talent Acquisition & Headhunter ; Investment Banking

Jul 2016 – Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Citi

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Aug 2018 – Nov 2018 · 3 mos

Role Summary
Managed recruitment for core finance and risk functions, supporting FP&A, Finance & Risk Infrastructure (FRI), as well as global functions like Audit, Compliance, Legal, and Risk.
Key Responsibilities:
Delivered end-to-end recruitment for junior to leadership-level roles across finance, risk, and compliance functions.
Collaborated with global stakeholders to ensure alignment with talent needs across regions.
Maintained high standards of candidate engagement, ensuring quality and compliance in every hire.

RecruitmentCandidate EngagementComplianceTalent Acquisition

Talent networks pvt. ltd

Jr. Consultant

Feb 2016 – Jul 2016 · 5 mos · Mumbai

Handled end-to-end recruitment for quant and risk roles in investment banking. Focused on sourcing, screening, and interview coordination, with a strong emphasis on candidate engagement and understanding complex technical mandates.