Financial Analyst

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you’re passionate about numbers but thrive at the intersection of finance, technology, and quantitative thinking, this is the role for you.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Presentation and analysis of data utilizing charts, tables, and Excel.</li> <li>Analyzing financial reports, market, and asset performance to draw useful takeaways in the frame of an investor.</li> <li>Interpreting information about yield, price, risk, stability, and other factors that contribute to a financial asset's investment merits.</li> <li>Deep understanding of quantitative risk modeling to innovate and improve upon our commercial risk model &amp; portfolio analytics.</li> <li>Conducting unit economic and financial analysis.</li> <li>Working closely with the data engineering and data science team to interpret, check, and source relevant metrics and data.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>2+ years of experience in a front-office financial role (typically, Investment Banking, or Investment Due Diligence).</li> <li>Must have strong communication skills (verbal and written).</li> <li>Methodical, concise, and accurate work style, with strong attention to detail and deadlines.</li> <li>Able to quickly learn and apply technical understanding to solve problems.</li> <li>An aptitude and interest in quantitative risk management, information technology, and the latest trends.</li> <li>Conscientious and focused on objectives with an attitude, and with written and verbal communication.</li> <li>Sound experience in data analysis, validation, and presentation of results (MS Excel).</li> </ul> <p>Preferred locations: Remote, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, or Coimbatore are a plus.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>