Abhishek Singhal, CFA

Associate Consultant

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India6 yrs 9 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Expert in quantitative trading and risk management.
  • Proficient in Python and algorithmic trading strategies.
  • Passionate about leveraging data for investment decisions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech professional specializing in quantitative trading and data-driven investment strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Algorithmic TradingOption StrategiesMachine LearningData AnalysisFinancial Analysis

Other Skills

Corporate FinanceData StructuresDerivativesEquitiesFinanceFinancial AccountingLeadershipMicrosoft ExcelObject-Oriented Programming (OOP)Public SpeakingPython (Programming Language)QlikViewResearchSQLTeaching

About

As a quantitative researcher, my focus lies in leveraging mathematical and statistical methods to analyze and understand complex financial markets and investment strategies. I have extensive experience in designing and implementing quantitative trading models, conducting research to identify new investment opportunities, and developing risk management systems to optimize portfolio performance. With a background in mathematics and finance, I am skilled in programming languages such as Python and R and have in-depth knowledge of various financial data sources and tools. I have a deep understanding of various financial concepts, including portfolio optimization, option pricing, and time-series analysis, and I regularly apply this knowledge to real-world problems. I am a critical thinker who is not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom and explore new ideas, and I am committed to staying at the forefront of industry developments. I am passionate about using data and technology to drive better investment decisions and make a positive impact on the financial industry. Key Highlights: πŸ” Quantitative Expertise: Proficient in developing and implementing quantitative models for options trading, contributing to the success of diverse trading strategies. πŸ’‘ Innovation: Constantly exploring innovative approaches to risk management, volatility analysis, and algorithmic trading to stay ahead in the ever-evolving financial landscape. πŸ“Š Collaboration: Collaborating with a talented team of traders and analysts to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and maximize portfolio performance. Why I Love What I Do: πŸ“ˆ Market Enthusiast: Thriving in the fast-paced world of financial markets, where every day presents a new challenge and opportunity. πŸ€– Tech-Driven Passion: Combining my passion for finance with cutting-edge technology to create quant-driven solutions that drive success in the derivatives market. Let's Connect: 🌐 Open to connecting with fellow finance enthusiasts, quant professionals, and anyone passionate about the exciting intersection of finance and technology. Ready to discuss options trading, quantitative finance, or just connect over a virtual coffee. Let's navigate the financial markets together! β˜•πŸ“‰

Experience

6 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 4 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 8 mos
Current Experience

Jpmorganchase

Senior Associate

Sep 2024 – Present Β· 1 yr 8 mos Β· Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Β· On-site

  • Implementing complex financial structured products for Institutional clients across global geographies.

Edelweiss global markets

2 roles

Assistant Vice President

Promoted

Jun 2022 – Sep 2024 Β· 2 yrs 3 mos Β· Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • As a passionate Quant Option Trader at Edelweiss, I thrive on the dynamic intersection of finance and technology. Armed with a deep understanding of options markets, I navigate the complexities of quantitative trading, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize trading strategies.
Algorithmic TradingOption StrategiesResearchObject-Oriented Programming (OOP)Python (Programming Language)Derivatives+1

Associate

Jan 2022 – Jun 2022 Β· 5 mos Β· Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dolat capital market private ltd.

Quant Researcher (HFT)

Apr 2021 – Jan 2022 Β· 9 mos Β· Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Algorithmic TradingPython (Programming Language)EquitiesMachine LearningMicrosoft Excel

Barclays investment bank

Graduate Analyst

Aug 2020 – Apr 2021 Β· 8 mos Β· Mumbai

  • I was a part of Mumbai Equity Financing Group (EFG) Quant team where I worked closely with EMEA EFG traders and built tactical solutions for pipeline projects using BI tools like Qlikview and Excel along with data science tools like Numpy and Pandas (Python programming).
  • Along with this my role involved producing daily existing MI reports around PnL, Dividend, rebates, etc. for our clients.
Python (Programming Language)SQLQlikViewMicrosoft ExcelData AnalysisFinancial Analysis

Quantify capital

3 roles

Dedicated Python Expert/Tutor

Apr 2020 – Aug 2020 Β· 4 mos

  • ● Serving as a dedicated python expert in an algorithmic trading course conducted by the firm for professional traders
  • ● Involved in training $200 million proprietary trading firm on basics of python, pandas and backtesting
Python (Programming Language)Algorithmic Trading

Internship Mentor

Apr 2020 – Jun 2020 Β· 2 mos

  • ● Guiding a team of 5 intellectual interns from various top IITs to create different quantitative trading strategies and backtest them
Python (Programming Language)Algorithmic Trading

Quant Research Associate

Jan 2020 – Jul 2020 Β· 6 mos

  • ● Writing quantitative trading algorithms and back-testing to generate alpha.
  • ● Extracting, analyzing and interpreting a variety of data
  • ● Analyse large financial data sets to identify trading opportunities
  • ● Design, back-testing and implementation of strategies
Machine LearningPython (Programming Language)Option StrategiesAlgorithmic Trading

Indian institute of technology, bombay

Teaching Assistant

Jul 2019 – Jul 2020 Β· 1 yr Β· Mumbai Metropolitan Region

  • Courses: EE223 Data Analysis and Interpretation & EE720 Intro to Number Theory and Cryptography
  • ● Tutored a group of 150+ students through weekly problem solving and concept discussion sessions
  • ● Assisted professor in setting up question papers and correcting answer scripts

Hiroshima university

Special Auditing Student

Jun 2019 – Jun 2019 Β· 0 mo Β· Japan

  • Sakura Research Exchange Programme under the ILDP START+
  • ● Analyzed laboratories demonstrating ongoing research activities, especially the Cybernetics Laboratory
  • ● Deliberated with professors and field experts over the effectiveness of alternate techniques

Aalborg university

Research Intern

May 2018 – Jul 2018 Β· 2 mos Β· Denmark

  • I was guided by Prof. Petar Popovaski who is one of the leading researchers in the field of 5G communication at the Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Aalborg University, Denmark. The work summary is as follows:
  • ● Studied the three basic services (URLLC, eMBB and mMTC) to be provided under 5G communication
  • ● Developed and simulated an algorithm to jointly schedule multiple URLLC users in MATLAB
  • ● Improved reliability and efficiency of code by 10 times using importance sampling

Rakshak iit bombay

Junior Design Engineer

Jan 2018 – Jun 2018 Β· 5 mos Β· Mumbai Metropolitan Region

  • Rakshak is a student initiative to develop a fleet of robust UAVs to support Search and Rescue Operations
  • As part of the Rakshak Team, I was responsible for the following tasks:
  • 1) Implemented K-Means Clustering algorithm in Python giving histogram of colors present in an image
  • 2) Mentored a team of 15 dedicated students and organized a workshop for learning Python

University of indonesia

Cultural Exchange Student

Nov 2017 – Dec 2017 Β· 1 mo Β· Indonesia

  • Cultural Exchange Program β€œLearning the World of Diversity” spanning 2 weeks
  • 1) Participated in "UI-CREATES" cultural exchange program involving class lectures and field study where I learned Indonesian history, culture, language, and food.
  • 2) We also visited different historic places in Indonesia and had group discussions on various topics like poverty eradication, women empowerment, global climate crisis, etc.
  • 3) I also completed a 3-credit course β€œSustainable Development: A Multidisciplinary Approach” scoring 92%.

Legistify.com

Operation Manager

Nov 2016 – Jan 2017 Β· 2 mos Β· Greater Delhi Area

  • Operation Management Intern
  • 1) Conducted telephonic and personal conversation with 50+ lawyers in Delhi and 100+ lawyers all over India
  • 2) I was successfully able to persuade 78 lawyers to get onboard thereby expanding the firm's pool of lawyers
  • 3) I was also responsible for improving the company’s website using HTML and made cost analysis graphs on MS-Excel

Education

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

Dual Degree (B-Tech + M-Tech)

Jan 2015 – Jan 2020

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

Minor Degree β€” Computer Science

Jan 2015 – Jan 2020

National University of Singapore

Exchange Semester

Jan 2018 – Jan 2018

Jaspal Kaur Public School

10 + 2 β€” Science

Jan 2003 – Jan 2015

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