Divyansh Jain

Quantitative Researcher & Trader

Indore, IN.

About

Highly accomplished Quantitative Researcher and Trader with a proven track record in developing and deploying advanced, high-impact trading strategies across US and Global Equities & Derivatives. Expertise spans machine learning, high-performance computing, and statistical arbitrage, consistently achieving significant CAGR and Sharpe Ratios. Recognized globally for top-tier quantitative skills and dedicated to leveraging deep analytical capabilities to drive superior financial outcomes in dynamic market environments.

Work

AlgoEdge

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Quantitative Researcher & Trader

Gurugram, Haryana, India

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Summary

Led the development and deployment of advanced quantitative trading strategies for US Equities and Indian markets, leveraging machine learning and high-frequency trading infrastructure.

Highlights

Architected and deployed a Long-Short Momentum intraday strategy for US Equities, achieving 30% CAGR and a 3.8 Sharpe Ratio by leveraging SOTA momentum signal research and HFT infrastructure.

Engineered a systematic Long-Only strategy for Indian markets using microstructure research into production-grade features, delivering 25% CAGR and a 3.5 Sharpe Ratio.

Developed a positional US Equity Options strategy, leveraging ML-driven volatility forecasting and options pricing research, achieving 25% CAGR out-of-sample with active risk management.

Applied statistical techniques and Python engines to validate alpha signals across US and Global Equities & Derivatives, ensuring robustness against overfitting and regime changes.

National Tsing Hua University

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Research Trainee

Hsinchu, Taiwan, Republic of China

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Summary

Participated in an intensive research program at NTHU, gaining hands-on experience in photolithography and engaging with experts on high-performance computing and quantum finance.

Highlights

Gained hands-on experience in photolithography, utilizing high-precision tools like lithography mask aligners and vacuum chambers.

Engaged with leading professors and industry experts on topics such as high-performance computing (HPC), AI & ML applications in chip design, and quantum computing and Quantum Finance.

SensibleT

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Quantitative Research Intern

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Summary

Conducted comprehensive quantitative research to construct financial models and dynamic asset allocation strategies across diverse market scenarios.

Highlights

Researched from platforms like Bloomberg to construct financial models and dynamic asset allocation models across Equities, Commodities, Fixed Income, Crypto, and REITs, tailored to various market scenarios.

Developed a predictive model using ML to forecast market trends, improving investment strategy accuracy by 15%.

Collaborated with team members to validate model performance using industry-standard tools and metrics, contributing to research for FPGA & HPC semiconductor chips for quantitative finance.

Worldquant Research LLC

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Quantitative Research Consultant

Remote, Remote, US

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Summary

Developed and optimized systematic statistical arbitrage strategies for long-short, market-neutral portfolios across global financial markets.

Highlights

Developed systematic statistical arbitrage strategies (alphas) for long-short, market-neutral portfolios across US, EUR, ASIA, and Global financial markets.

Researched and optimized over 200 alpha models using alternative datasets and research papers, achieving Sharpe ratios exceeding 3.00, with a highest of 5.

Backtested and simulated alpha models to ensure their robustness and consistency across various market regimes.

Goldman Sachs

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Fintech Engineering Virtual Intern

Remote, Remote, US

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Summary

Enhanced cybersecurity protocols and implemented safeguards to reduce system vulnerabilities by 20%.

Highlights

Strengthened cybersecurity by implementing password protection protocols, reducing security breaches by 25%.

Proposed strategic solutions and implemented safeguards, leading to a 20% decrease in system vulnerabilities.

iSpirit Business Solutions LLP

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Data Scientist Intern

Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

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Summary

Applied machine learning techniques to improve candidate behavior analysis accuracy and ensure high data quality for the Workshastra project.

Highlights

Utilized ML in the Workshastra project, resulting in a 30% improvement in candidate behavior analysis accuracy.

Conducted thorough data cleansing & preprocessing, achieving a 95% data quality assurance rate.

Education

Institute of Engineering & Technology (IET)- DAVV

Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Bachelor of Engineering Electronics Engineering

Courses

Computer Networks

Database Management Systems

AI & ML

System on Chip

Object Oriented Programming

Ascent Public Higher Secondary School

Shujalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Higher Secondary Certificate Physics, Chemistry & Maths

Awards

Top 80 globally in the International Quant Championship

International Quant Championship

Achieved a top 80 global ranking, outperforming over 36,000+ teams in a prestigious quantitative competition.

National-level competition in Mathematical Puzzles

Dept. of Mathematics, IIT Delhi

Won a national-level competition organized by the Department of Mathematics at IIT Delhi, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills.

First Runner-Up in EDD

IIT Madras

Led a team to achieve first runner-up in the EDD competition organized by IIT Madras, beating teams from over 350 colleges across India.

Student of the Year 2019

Ascent Public Higher Secondary School

Recognized as 'Student of the Year' for outstanding academic performance and overall contributions.

2nd Rank in District in VVM (National Level Talent Hunt Exam)

NCERT and VIBHA

Secured 2nd rank in the district for the VVM National Level Talent Hunt Exam, showcasing strong academic aptitude.

Certificates

Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Skills

Programming Languages

C++, Python, SQL.

Quantum Computing Tools

Qiskit, Cirq.

Technologies & Tools

Artificial Neural Networks, Data Structures, Artificial intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Jupyter Notebook, Github, MySQL, Bloomberg Terminal, Refinitiv, LLMs, Agentic Workflows, Pandas, Numpy, Sci-kit Learn, Pytorch.

Soft Skills

Leadership, Teamwork, Communication Skills, Adaptability, Analytical Skills.

Finance Skills

Quant-Research, Statistics, Options pricing, Volatility modelling, Probability Theory, Market microstructure.

Projects

Banking Systems using Agentic Workflow

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Summary

Designed an agentic workflow with Autogen and Claude API aligning with AGI principles to streamline banking operations.

Equal Weighted S&P 500 Index Fund Screener

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Summary

An S&P 500 fund assessment using IEX CLOUD API through equal-weighted methodology, for portfolio diversity.