Associate Quant Analyst

As an Associate Quant Analyst at DBRS Morningstar Structured Finance team in Mumbai, your role involves automating data analysis processes, developing data analytics tools, and assisting in special projects. You will need proficiency in Python, SQL, and VBA to excel in this role. This position offers unique opportunities to master collateral and deal analysis. **Key Responsibilities:** - Collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver projects and services • Conduct quantitative analysis to measure outcomes • Transform, improve, and integrate data based on business requirements • Understand data storage and access concepts in structured data systems • Develop and maintain APIs to integrate data sources • Participate in design and build phases to ensure high-quality deliverables • Focus on process efficiencies, ideate automations, and ensure quality and accuracy of deliverables • Collect, organize, and study data from various sources for criteria development, ratings, and research reports • Demonstrate a strong learning curve and ability to multitask to meet deadlines • Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelors degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Management Studies, or other quantitative discipline • 1-2 years of experience with financial products using Python • Proficiency in Python/Anaconda, Data science stack (Jupyter, Pandas, NumPy), Microsoft Excel, VBA, and MSSQL - Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple tasks • Motivated, self-starter with a positive attitude and strong work ethic • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team DBRS Morningstar is a global credit ratings business committed to empowering investor success through leading-edge technology and industry standards. They are a market leader in multiple asset classes and strive to bring clarity, diversity, and responsiveness to the ratings process. If you accept an offer from DBRS Morningstar, you will need to disclose personal and related investments to the Compliance team for review. Employee accounts may need to be held with an approved broker based on department and location. Morningstar offers a hybrid work environment with in-office collaboration opportunities. As an Associate Quant Analyst at DBRS Morningstar Structured Finance team in Mumbai, your role involves automating data analysis processes, developing data analytics tools, and assisting in special projects. You will need proficiency in Python, SQL, and VBA to excel in this role. This position offers unique opportunities to master collateral and deal analysis. **Key Responsibilities:** - Collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver projects and services • Conduct quantitative analysis to measure outcomes • Transform, improve, and integrate data based on business requirements • Understand data storage and access concepts in structured data systems • Develop and maintain APIs to integrate data sources • Participate in design and build phases to ensure high-quality deliverables • Focus on process efficiencies, ideate automations, and ensure quality and accuracy of deliverables • Collect, organize, and study data from various sources for criteria development, ratings, and research reports • Demonstrate a strong learning curve and ability to multitask to meet deadlines • Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelors degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Management Studies, or other quantitative discipline • 1-2 years of experience with financial products using Python • Proficiency in Python/Anaconda, Data science stack (Jupyter, Pandas, NumPy), Microsoft Excel, VBA, and MSSQL - Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple tasks • Motivated, self-starter with a positive attitude and strong work ethic • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team DBRS Morningstar is a global credit ratings business committed to empowering investor success through leading-edge technology and industry standards. They are a market leader in multiple asset classes and strive to bring clarity, diversity, and responsiveness to the ratings process. If you accept an offer from DBRS Morningstar, you will need to disclose personal and related investments to the Compliance team for review. Employee accounts may need to be held with an approved broker based on department and location. Morningstar offers a hybrid work environment with in-office collaboration opportunities.