Harmesh Rohit

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India11 yrs 8 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 10 years of experience in Quantitative Finance recruitment.
Expertise in systematic quantitative trading and algorithmic strategies.
Strong candidate management and market research skills.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned recruiter specializing in Quantitative Finance and algorithmic trading sectors.

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About

Hiring experienced Systematic Quant Traders, Quant Researchers, Portfolio Managers and Crypto Traders, we are open to all markets and asset classes. With more than 10 years’ experience in recruiting across various verticals and having specialised in recruiting for Quantitative Finance industry. Key skills include candidate management, candidate qualification, research, gathering market information and candidate mapping.

Experience

Alphagrep

3 roles

Vice President Recruitment & Human Resources

Promoted

Aug 2024 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

AlphaGrep is a proprietary trading firm focused on algorithmic trading in various asset classes across the globe. We are one of the largest firms by trading volume on Indian exchanges, and have significant market share on several large global exchanges as well. We use a disciplined and systematic quantitative approach to identify factors that consistently generate alpha. These factors are then coupled with our proprietary ultra low latency trading systems and robust risk management to develop trading strategies across asset classes (equities, commodities, currencies, fixed income) that trade on global exchanges.

Assistant Vice President, Recruitment & Human Resources

Promoted

Jul 2023 – Jul 2024 · 1 yr · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

AlphaGrep is a proprietary trading firm focused on algorithmic trading in various asset classes across the globe. We are one of the largest firms by trading volume on Indian exchanges, and have significant market share on several large global exchanges as well. We use a disciplined and systematic quantitative approach to identify factors that consistently generate alpha. These factors are then coupled with our proprietary ultra low latency trading systems and robust risk management to develop trading strategies across asset classes (equities, commodities, currencies, fixed income) that trade on global exchanges.

Associate - Recruitment & Human Resources

Mar 2022 – Jun 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

AlphaGrep is a proprietary trading firm focused on algorithmic trading in various asset classes across the globe. We are one of the largest firms by trading volume on Indian exchanges, and have significant market share on several large global exchanges as well. We use a disciplined and systematic quantitative approach to identify factors that consistently generate alpha. These factors are then coupled with our proprietary ultra low latency trading systems and robust risk management to develop trading strategies across asset classes (equities, commodities, currencies, fixed income) that trade on global exchanges.

Global recruitment group

Engagement Manager

Jul 2020 – Feb 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Options group

Associate

Mar 2019 – Feb 2020 · 11 mos · Mumbai Area, India

Options Group is a leading global executive search and strategic consulting firm specializing in financial services including capital markets, global markets, alternative investments, hedge funds, and private banking/wealth management. For more than 25 years, our clients and candidates have come to know that Options Group always exceeds expectations. Our innovative approach to facilitating limitless search possibilities for our clients and candidates around the world has been recognized as the industry standard. Through our global footprint (15 offices spread across 4 continents), Options Group has the resources, analytics and experience to drive the acquisition of top tier talent for firms of any size. Options Group is on the forefront, pioneering a new generation of human talent management solutions, where research meets recruiting for optimal strategic results. OG is hands-on in providing a superior range of innovative options for financial services & tech clients and candidates.

Aquis search

Consultant

Jul 2015 – Mar 2019 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Mumbai Area, India

The Apis Alvi group of companies provides specialist staffing solutions worldwide. Our group includes Aquis Search, Arbour Services, Interim Alpha, Klickto Search, Malleo Search, Research4Search and Rikruta.
Our clients are high frequency trading firms, hedge funds, investment banks, asset management firms and product firms across Hong Kong, Singapore, London, New York and India and are members of a global network of prestigious financial institutions, market leaders and Fortune 500 organisations.
We focus on providing our clients with the best local and international talent leveraging our in-depth understanding of global markets from our offices in Hong Kong and Mumbai.
We specialise in recruiting systematic/quantitative traders, high and ultra-high frequency traders, statistical arbitrage, volatility arbitrage as well as diversified discretionary trading strategists.
We also recruit across front office and server-side development, covering positions including, but not limited to, OMS/EMS/SOR, Market Data, DMA, FIX Protocol, Algorithmic Trading/Development, High Frequency/UHF, Low Latency/ULL, Equities/ Derivatives/Options, Fixed Income/ IRD/MBS/CMO/CDS, Repo, Risk Management, Quant Development/Analytics and FPGA.
Roles we hire for include :
Traders/Portfolio Managers/Market Makers ( High-Frequency Traders; Mid-Low Frequency Traders; Quantitative Traders )
Quantitative Researchers & Strategists
Execution Traders
Trading Platform Developers
Data Scientists
Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Specialists
Quant Risk Modellers
Our key focus is to develop lasting relationships with our clients and efficiently cater to their needs by precisely understanding the unique needs of each client and translating them into successful placements.

Progressive ge

Associate Candidate Consultant

Jul 2013 – Feb 2015 · 1 yr 7 mos · Mumbai Area, India

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Effectively use appropriate media to research niche market – internet, press, trade
directories, company listings, etc.
Network and develop relationships with candidates
Work alongside Business Development to develop productive relationships
Deal with vacancies and client requirements in a timely manner
Market candidates to potential clients via telephone selling, email and mailshots
Source and qualify candidates establishing motivation, requirements and abilities
Develop an in-depth knowledge of clients or accounts
Use effective questioning techniques with clients and candidates to qualify and gather
information
Prepare effective front sheets to help market candidates
Log new data and update business systems regarding clients and candidates
Develop and use effective marketing and advertising material – e-shots, emails and other
direct marketing tools etc.
Take references
Monitor and manage advert responses appropriately
Achieve targets set by management in terms of KPIs etc.
Send out relevant correspondence and contract information
Comply with company controls and policies around data, systems and professional conduct.