Financial Analyst

Job description

We’re looking for world-class front-office Financial Analysts to join our mission at Arcana—a next-generation portfolio intelligence company powering hedge funds, and asset managers. This role isn’t your typical modeling-and-memos analyst gig. Our analysts work hand-in-hand with product, engineering, and data science to build the future of institutional-grade finance software. Work experience in buy-side financial institutions or top-tier investment banks, and strong Excel skills are a necessity. If you’re passionate about numbers but thrive at the intersection of finance, technology, and quantitative thinking, this is the role for you. **Responsibilities:** - Presentation and analysis of data utilizing charts, tables, and Excel. - Analyzing financial reports, market, and asset performance to draw useful takeaways in the frame of an investor. - Interpreting information about yield, price, risk, stability, and other factors that contribute to a financial asset's investment merits. - Deep understanding of quantitative risk modeling to innovate and improve upon our commercial risk model & portfolio analytics. - Conducting unit economic and financial analysis. - Working closely with the data engineering and data science team to interpret, check, and source relevant metrics and data. **Requirements:** - Top-tier pedigree: Bachelor’s or Master's degree with honors (8.0+ GPA mandatory). Ideally from an IIT/IIM/top global university. MBA/CFA/FRM is a strong plus. - 2+ years of experience in a front-office financial role (typically, Investment Banking, or Investment Due Diligence). - Must have strong communication skills (verbal and written). - Methodical, concise, and accurate work style, with strong attention to detail and deadlines. - Able to quickly learn and apply technical understanding to solve problems. - An aptitude and interest in quantitative risk management, information technology, and the latest trends. - Conscientious and focused on objectives with an attitude, and with written and verbal communication. - Sound experience in data analysis, validation, and presentation of results (MS Excel). Preferred locations: Remote, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, or Coimbatore are a plus.