Financial Analyst - Trading & Quant Research (WFH)

About the job:Key responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements, balance sheets, and profit-and-loss reports to ensure accuracy and alignment with business objectives.

2. Forecasting and Budgeting: Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, and recommend effective resource allocation.

3. Variance Analysis: Compare actual financial results with forecasts, identify trends and discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.

4. Financial and Statistical Modelling: Build and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance, profitability, and trading strategies using regression and covariance-based analysis.

5. Market and Trading Analytics: Track equity and options markets and support trading and strategy research.

6. Data Extraction: Pull and clean market and financial data through APIs, and automate reporting where possible.

7. KPI Monitoring: Track and analyze key financial metrics and present actionable insights to leadership.

8. Audit and Compliance Support: Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.

9. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, enhance efficiency, and implement cost-saving strategies.Who can apply:Only those candidates can apply who:have minimum 1 years of experienceSalary:₹ 3,00,000 - 4,50,000 /yearExperience:1 year(s)Deadline:[hidden]:59:59Other perks:Health InsuranceSkills required:Python, MS-Word, Statistical Modeling, MS-Excel, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Stock Trading and APIsOther Requirements:1. Postgraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.2. 0-2 years of experience in financial analysis, trading, or a related finance role (internships count).3. Strong understanding of statistical analysis, covariance matrices, and regression modelling.4. Working knowledge of stock markets and options trading.5. Advanced MS Excel skills and familiarity with API-based data extraction.6. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform in a fast-paced environment.7. Preferred: CFA, CA, or NISM certification (completed or in progress).8. Preferred: Python for data analysis and familiarity with SEBI/financial regulations.About Company:Finflock Systems is a leading fintech startup combining the power of advanced technologies such as cloud computing, machine learning, and AI with mathematics, statistics, and operations research. The company generates state-of-the-art decision-enabling analytics and superior research intelligence via its various products, platforms, and services. It offers scalable intelligent solutions for businesses in the finance industry of all sizes.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements, balance sheets, and profit-and-loss reports to ensure accuracy and alignment with business objectives.

2. Forecasting and Budgeting: Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, and recommend effective resource allocation.

3. Variance Analysis: Compare actual financial results with forecasts, identify trends and discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.

4. Financial and Statistical Modelling: Build and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance, profitability, and trading strategies using regression and covariance-based analysis.

5. Market and Trading Analytics: Track equity and options markets and support trading and strategy research.

6. Data Extraction: Pull and clean market and financial data through APIs, and automate reporting where possible.

7. KPI Monitoring: Track and analyze key financial metrics and present actionable insights to leadership.

8. Audit and Compliance Support: Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.

9. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, enhance efficiency, and implement cost-saving strategies.