Associate Quantitative Analyst @ Morningstar
placeNavi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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scheduleFull Time
Posted 5 days ago
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About the Role
The Associate Quantitative Analyst at Morningstar will join the Indexes New Product Development Team to participate in the full development cycle from ideation to implementation. This role involves design, development, data validation, and collaboration with global research teams and clients.
Responsibilities
- Build next generation Benchmark Indexes across Equity and Fixed Income asset classes.
- Validate, curate and analyze underlying data to support index methodology development.
- Collaborate with Morningstar research, product management, and other index teams.
- Work through the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in quantitative, engineering, mathematics, or statistics.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python or R).
- Experience working with large datasets using Postgres or SQL Server.
- Understanding of financial ratios, modern portfolio theory, and portfolio construction (desirable).
- Excellent documentation, communication, and presentation skills.
- Progress towards CFA designation is highly desirable.
Work Environment
Morningstar offers a hybrid work model with four days in-office each week at the Navi Mumbai location and provides various benefits to enhance flexibility and collaboration.
Key skills/competency
- Quantitative Analysis
- Benchmark Indexes
- Data Validation
- Python
- R
- SQL
- Portfolio Theory
- Collaboration
- Research
- Presentation Skills
How to Get Hired at Morningstar
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize resume: Highlight quantitative and programming skills.
- Research Morningstar: Understand their indexes and research methods.
- Tailor cover letter: Emphasize teamwork and communication.
- Prepare examples: Demonstrate project experience in data analysis.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review Python and/or R coding challenges.
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Practice SQL queries on large datasets.
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Study database optimization using Postgres.
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Refresh statistical and quantitative methods.
Behavioral Questions
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Explain a complex project succinctly.
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Describe teamwork in project development.
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Discuss managing conflicting deadlines effectively.
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Share experience adapting to feedback.
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