Associate Financial Analyst

AlphaSense Oy; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

AlphaSense is seeking an Associate Financial Analyst to enhance data annotations and analyses for AI model training, and to evaluate AI-based outputs.

You will work with a cross-functional team including software engineers and AI researchers to extract meaningful financial insights from reports and filings and to support GenAI product development in a fast-paced Mumbai environment.

Qualifications

• CA or CFA certification required or completed CFA levels.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts and data.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in financial analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate in cross-functional environments.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong project management skills (problem-solving, time management, prioritisation, adaptability).
• Proficiency in GSuite and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret a variety of financial documents and reports.
• Evaluate and rank language model outputs based on criteria like accuracy and completeness.
• Analyse customer usage patterns to identify product enhancements.
• Ensure quality and consistency of data collection for AI model evaluation/training.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and AI Researchers to define data annotation guidelines.

Skills

CA/CFA

Financial analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Project management

GSuite

MS Office

Education

CA or CFA certification

Tools

GSuite

MS Office

Job description

The Role:

AlphaSense is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Financial Analyst to play a key role in advancing the annotations and analysis of data for AI model training and in the evaluation of AI-based model outputs.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of software experts, AI researchers, and product managers focused on developing next-generation Generative AI (GenAI) features for market intelligence. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with financial analysts from diverse backgrounds, including sell-side research, management consulting, and data annotation, to provide essential insights that drive the company's GenAI strategies and contribute to the development of cutting-edge GenAI products.

Note: This position requires a strong focus on the analysis of high-quality research reports and is distinct from traditional accounting or routine financial reporting functions.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse and interpret a variety of financial documents, including earnings calls, U.S. SEC and global filings, broker research reports, expert call transcripts, news, and regulatory content.
• Evaluate and rank language model outputs based on criteria such as comprehensiveness, factual accuracy, coverage, and fluency.
• Analyse customer usage patterns of the AlphaSense platform and data sources to identify opportunities for product enhancements and new AI model applications.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of data collection for AI model evaluation/training.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and AI Researchers to define data annotation guidelines and processes for various Generative AI projects.
• Apply hands on knowledge of a wide range of financial reports and documents.
• Demonstrate the ability to thoroughly review, comprehend, and synthesise information from diverse sources to extract key details and formulate actionable insights.
• Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends related to data annotation, AI ethics, and emerging technologies relevant to our AI offerings.

Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) certification or completion of all three levels of the CFA program.
• Demonstrates exceptional understanding of financial concepts and data.
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in financial analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Strong project management skills, including problem-solving, time management, prioritisation, adaptability, research proficiency, and a commitment to quality management.
• Proficiency in workplace productivity tools, such as GSuite and MS Office. Chartered Accountant (CA) certification or completion of all three levels of the CFA program, Exceptional understanding of financial concepts and data, 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment, Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, Strong project management skills (problem-solving, time management, prioritisation, adaptability), Proficiency in GSuite and MS Office