Lead Quantitative Analyst, New Product Development

Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Morningstar India Private Ltd. in Mumbai is seeking a Lead Quantitative Analyst for New Product Development within Morningstar Indexes.

You will develop rules-based benchmarks and manage the full index development life cycle from ideation to launch, collaborating with global research teams to leverage Morningstar IP. The role requires 4+ years in index research or asset management, strong programming skills (Python/ Matlab/ R) and experience with AI tools.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in index research or asset management, with quantitative investment analysis experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Matlab or R and data analysis methods.
• Experience with AI tools to speed up data analysis and documentation.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to global clients.
• CFA/MBA or equivalent advanced qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop rules-based benchmark and strategic beta indexes.
• Manage the index development life cycle from ideation to launch.
• Collaborate with Morningstar research teams to leverage IP.
• Develop tools for portfolio construction and analytics using ML techniques.
• Support product management, sales and marketing with white papers and roadshows.

Skills

Python

R / Matlab

Machine Learning

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in quantitative/finance/engineering

CFA or MBA helpful

Tools

SQL

GitHub Copilot

Microsoft Copilot

Claude Code

Gemini

Job description

Position: Lead Quantitative Analyst, New Product Development – Morningstar Indexes The Area: Morningstar Indexes Team leverages its expertise in credit research, equity research, manager research, asset allocation, and portfolio construction to create innovative investment solutions. We use Morningstar's intellectual property to create indexes that empower investors to achieve their goals at every stage of the investment process - market monitoring, benchmarking, and asset allocation. Morningstar Indexes offers a broad suite of global equity, bond and asset allocation indexes.

Responsibilities

• Develop rules-based benchmark and strategic beta indexes across various sub-asset classes with internal partners and clients
• Be responsible for the index development life cycle: ideation, data analysis, index design and back-testing, operationalization and index launch
• Embrace and enhance a vibrant, high-performing R&D culture that delivers innovative investment solutions through a defined research process
• Collaborate effectively with the broader Morningstar research organization including credit ratings, quantitative, manager or sustainability research teams, and product management to develop novel indexes that leverage Morningstar IP
• Help develop new tools and capabilities to perform portfolio construction and analytics independently, including the use of statistical and machine learning techniques
• Provide support for product management, sales & marketing efforts through white papers, client roadshows and seminars

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience at an index provider, asset management company or investment bank, with demonstrated quantitative investment analysis expertise
• Prior experience with leading projects independently or guiding research analysts is preferable
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative, financial discipline, or engineering; a CFA, MBA or graduate degree in a quantitative or financial discipline is helpful
• Knowledge of institutional investing, modern portfolio theory and index construction processes
• Hands-on analytical and quantitative skills. Practical experience with programming and database packages.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Matlab or R)
• Exposure to use of AI tools (Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Gemini) to speed up data analysis, research, and documentation
• Ability to work with AI agents to automate simple multi-step tasks and improve workflow efficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively with global clients and internally
• Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills, with ability to distil complex ideas into simple explanations
• Experience of writing and publishing financial research papers, whitepapers and articles is and added advantage

Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer.

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.

I10_MstarIndiaPvtLtd Morningstar India Private Ltd. (Delhi) Legal Entity Morningstar is a global independent investment research and financial data company. Here, you'll help uncover what's hidden, simplify what's complex, and create insights that empower investor success. Company overview Morningstar Development Program Morningstar is strongly committed to creating and preserving equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We make all employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and other personnel matters—without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, gender identity and expression, parental status, or other legally protected characteristics or conduct.