Vice President - Analysts & Client Support
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Bachelor's, Master's, MBA
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
HybridHybrid work arrangement in Bangalore.
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About the job
Requirements
- At least 12 years of experience in institutional investing, asset management, hedge funds, portfolio analytics, risk analytics, investment technology, or client-facing analytical delivery.
- At least 5 years of people management experience, including leading teams of 20 or more professionals.
- Deep expertise in portfolio performance measurement, attribution, risk analytics, portfolio construction, and institutional investment workflows.
- Proven experience managing cross-functional initiatives involving Product, Engineering, and Business teams.
- A track record of building, mentoring, and retaining high-performing analytical teams.
- Experience interacting with senior investment professionals and executive leadership.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large financial datasets.
- Ability to build scalable analyst processes, quality assurance frameworks, documentation standards, and operating metrics in a high-growth environment.
- Experience managing global stakeholders and collaborating across multiple time zones.
- Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and scale a team of 20–30 analysts, fostering ownership, excellence, and continuous learning.
- Drive hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development for the Analyst organization.
- Partner with senior leadership to set priorities, operating rhythms, and execution standards across the Analyst organization.
- Own quality standards for portfolio data workflows, client implementations, analytics validation, and recurring deliverables.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, and Data Science leadership to define the roadmap for portfolio analytics and institutional investment workflows.
- Translate complex investment processes into scalable product capabilities and analytical frameworks.
- Establish best practices, review standards, and quality controls across financial models, portfolio analytics, and client deliverables.
- Act as the primary escalation point for complex analytical, operational, and client-related challenges.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers, chief investment officers, traders, and risk teams to understand evolving investment workflows and drive product innovation.
- Define team goals, operational metrics, and delivery key performance indicators while continuously improving execution efficiency.
- Build organizational capability through coaching, succession planning, and leadership development.
- Monitor market trends, portfolio management techniques, and institutional investment practices to guide product strategy and team direction.
Desired Qualifications
- CFA designation is strongly preferred.
- FRM or MBA is a plus.
- Experience with Bloomberg, FactSet, MSCI Barra, Aladdin, Charles River, or similar institutional investment platforms.
- Familiarity with Python, SQL, or other analytical tools.
About the company
Arcana provides specialized data analytics for the Web3 ecosystem. It offers proprietary datasets and advanced analysis tools to institutional investors, and operates on a subscription model that gives clients ongoing access to data and analytics for digital asset strategies and allocations. The product works by delivering high-quality, precise data and analytics through a subscription, helping clients make informed decisions and manage risk. Arcana differentiates itself through rigorous data integrity and accuracy, focusing on institutional customers such as hedge funds and large financial firms rather than consumer markets. The company's goal is to help clients mitigate risks and seize opportunities in the digital asset space by providing reliable, actionable insights that guide investment decisions.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$5.3M
Headquarters
Pasadena, California
Founded
2018
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Arcana launched an iOS app on September 10, 2026, extending usage beyond desktops.
- Hurricane Capital partnership on September 17, 2026 expands institutional distribution.
- Series B funding on April 27, 2026 valued Arcana at $505.45 million.
What critics are saying
- Avail acquired Arcana on August 27, 2025, absorbing the team and XAR token.
- XAR is delisted; holders depend on a 4:1 swap and phased unlocks.
- Standalone Arcana disappears if Avail prioritizes its own stack over Arcana products.
What makes Arcana unique
- Goldman alum Rhys Williams joined September 21, 2026 to expand EMEA sales.
- Arcana serves 300 institutions managing over $20 trillion, signaling enterprise trust.
- Its platform unifies portfolio construction, attribution, risk, research, alpha capture, and AI workflows.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options