Akshat Rohatgi

Co-Founder

Mumbai, India4 yrs 6 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in quantitative finance and systematic trading.
Proven track record in factor modeling and portfolio optimization.
Strong background in algorithmic strategy development.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Quantitative Finance expert with a focus on systematic trading and alternative investments.

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Skills

Core Skills

Quantitative ResearchAlgorithmic Strategy DevelopmentFactor ModelingPortfolio OptimizationContent ProductionTechnical AnalysisTrading

Other Skills

Alternative InvestmentsEconomic StatisticsEconomicsFactor investingFundamental AnalysisHedge FundsMachine LearningMacroeconomicsMulti Asset StrategiesOptions StrategiesPaid ContentPersonal FinancePrivate MarketsPython (Programming Language)Statistical Research

About

A quantitative finance professional specializing in systematic trading and alternative investments, with proven expertise in factor modeling, portfolio optimization, and algorithmic strategy development, seeking to advance research and implementation in quantitative asset management.

Experience

Rational equity

Quantitative Researcher

Oct 2025 – Present · 5 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region · On-site

Building quant-driven strategies across equities, options, and commodities, complemented by active macro and thematic research.
Currently running India CAT-III (2-Series) spanning Fundamental Smid+Micro, along with Outbound, Gold × Silver Global Miners (long-only).
Evolving towards a multi-strategy investment platform that fuses systematic alpha, discretionary macro, and cross-asset intelligence — bridging the gap between quant and real-world market structure.

Python (Programming Language)Quantitative ResearchStatistical ResearchFundamental AnalysisOptions StrategiesAlgorithmic Strategy Development

The ken

Contributor

Apr 2024 – May 2024 · 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Remote

Personal FinanceStatistical ResearchPaid ContentContent Production

Prabhudas lilladher private limited

2 roles

Quantitative Researcher

Promoted

Jan 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region · On-site

Factor Research & Model Development:
Developed 50+ classical academic equity factors including idiosyncratic volatility (IVOL), residual
momentum, Novy-Marx quality metrics, Fama-French extensions, momentum (shifted/non-shifted),
mean reversion, CAPM alpha, and NPY factors
Architected multiple multifactor models implementing academic literature: 1/N portfolio theory,
40/30/20/10 allocation frameworks, strength-based and beta-based weighting schemes
Created proprietary dividend volatility strategy achieving 22%+ post-dividend yield CAGR with 50%
annual portfolio churn and volatility control mechanisms
Strategy Development & Performance:
Redesigned multi-asset strategy architecture using global factor-based portfolio construction,
improving CAGR by 300 basis points and Sharpe ratio by ~35% over 18-year backtest period
Developed systematic cash-call model integrating macro indicators, relative valuation metrics, and
size signals, generating 300 basis points CAGR improvement and ~30% maximum drawdown
reduction
Infrastructure & Execution:
Engineered multiple backtesting engines simulating live trading scenarios with real-world
implementation costs, transaction costs, and market impact models
Developed systematic engines for portfolio construction: churn control, sector neutrality constraints,
min/max position sizing, and various weighting methodologies
Established quantitative MF FoF PMS platform generating 250 basis points post-fee alpha through
dynamic multi-asset, thematic, style, and size-based fund allocation
Coordinated factor-ETF execution strategies with market makers, optimizing for market depth and
implementation efficiency

Quantitative ResearchPython (Programming Language)Factor investingMacroeconomicsMachine LearningAlternative Investments+4

Quant Analyst - Research and Investment Products

Jul 2023 – Oct 2023 · 3 mos · India · Remote

•Worked on Technical Factor based Analytics to create techno quant signals and indicators that can be used across quant driven equity and multi asset strategies

Technical AnalysisPython (Programming Language)Quantitative ResearchStatistical Research

Livemint

Researcher & Content Producer - Personal Finance

Apr 2023 – Jan 2024 · 9 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India · Hybrid

Researched and produced quant heavy content, write lead stories on domains such as Fintech, Personal Finance, Markets, AIFs, Mutual Funds and Taxation.
Generated impressions of more than 10million+ across social media platforms, increased subscription to our premium stories by 2X

Alternative InvestmentsPersonal FinancePrivate MarketsPaid ContentPython (Programming Language)Content Production

Parasram

Index Arbitrage Trader

Sep 2022 – Dec 2022 · 3 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

Managed proprietary index arbitrage trading system on spread conversion-reversion
Successfully traded Nifty Futures and Options Contracts with margin account size of 2 cr.
Assisted Head Trader in back testing various strategies on pairs trading, momentum, etc.

TradingTechnical AnalysisMacroeconomics

Saathi cares

Team Member- Operations & Finance

Jan 2022 – Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 6 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India · Hybrid

Building a mobile oral health venture with Dentists & Public Health Experts from MAIDS,MCODS and IIPH
Worked on pilot projects by conducting oral health camps across Delhi NCR
Headed Fundraising and Partnership Domain
Finalist at Unleash, one of the biggest SDG startup incubators across the world
Reach us at cares@saathiventures.com

Finz capital

Co-Founder

Sep 2020 – Apr 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India · Hybrid

Initiated to build an investment product; baskets of stocks on factors such as size, momentum, value combined with risk weighted budgeting for a ticket size of 1000-1500 rupees; didn’t find the right PMF, hence closed the project
Led a team of 20 individuals working across domains such as research, marketing, dev ops
Created training programs for beginners in the market landscape, developed an inclusive investment and trading community