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Company Description At Stellar (we're building AI-powered investment management for modern Indians.Powered by advanced AI and institutional-grade quantitative research, Stellar Capital Management helps modern Indians achieve smooth net worth growth. The company focuses on true risk diversification that complements a holistic financial picture. Clients experience hyper-personalized investment management with unmatched transparency and convenience.Compensation Highlights Top-of-market cash compensation (₹50–80 LPA) Free access to Stellar's employee-only investment fundRole Description We are recruiting for a founding quant researcher to own the research and closely collaborate on development:Develop advanced models for low-frequency predictions of returns and risks (primarily Indian equities, but including other asset classes) Build configurable, robust portfolio optimizers compatible with various benchmarks, constraints, and financial goals-based objectives Drive continuous improvement of alpha generation and capacity expansionPreferred Background Experience: 3+ years in quant research, quant systems engineering, data science, or machine learning Education: Strong academic background in quantitative disciplines (computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, etc) from premier institutions Prior Roles: Experience in quant investing funds, fast-paced startups, or relevant high-quality research publications AI-native productivity: Fluency with cutting-edge AI tools Or something untraditional that trumps all of the aboveStellar Culture Fulfilment through the best work of our livesPursuit of Excellence We are not a family; we are a high-performance sports team- and our sport is solving users' problemsTalent Density We prefer to hire one AI-augmented superhuman over five average players- that's why we offer top-of-market compensation and free access to the employee-only fundRelentless Innovation Dare to solve daunting problems with first principles thinking, multidisciplinary ingenuity, resourcefulness, and gritThe Fast and The Curious The speed of execution and improvement matters more than perfectionRadical Candor Being kind is more important than being nice- say what people need to hear, not what you think they want to hear, and actively seek feedbackTruth Alone Triumphs Change your mind when the facts change, and don't fool yourself with vanity metrics (Delulu is not the solulu)Pride in Craftsmanship What we build ends up building us- this is more than "just work"Fewer Rules Rule Thrive in freedom by being self-motivated, taking ownership, and always acting in Stellar's best interestsContact