Nitesh Kumar

About Nitesh Kumar

Results-driven technology leader with 8+ years of experience in quantitative research, algorithmic trading, and financial engineering, bridging the worlds of real-time trading systems, advanced analytics, and scalable software engineering. Currently serving as Vice President – Quantitative Research (QR) Strats, Electronic Trading at Morgan Stanley, where I lead a team of 15+ engineers and quants designing and deploying execution algorithms, smart order routing systems, and predictive trading models across global markets.I have spearheaded initiatives that combine quantitative research with large-scale engineering, delivering platforms and analytics that drive measurable business outcomes:Execution algorithms & Smart Order Routing (VWAP, TWAP, Implementation Shortfall, Close) for equity and derivatives marketsPredictive models for index analysis, trade crowding, corporate actions, and alpha attributionPortfolio construction & wealth analytics tools for UHNW clients, integrating backward/forward-looking analyticsPrivate equity analysis platforms optimizing commitments and investment planningRisk & portfolio optimization frameworks leveraging Monte Carlo simulations and quantitative modelingCore expertise:Programming: Python, C++, C#, MATLAB, Q/KDB+, SQL, NoSQL, TypeScript, AngularBig Data & Cloud: Apache Spark, Kafka, Airflow, Azure, AWS, Docker, KubernetesFinance & Trading: Algorithmic Trading, Risk Management, Portfolio Optimization, Derivatives, FuturesLeadership: High-performance team building, cross-functional product strategy, mentorshipCurrently pursuing an MSc in Financial Engineering at WorldQuant University (2025, ongoing) and a CFA Level I candidate (2024), further strengthening my foundation in quantitative finance and investment management.I am passionate about building high-impact teams, mentoring future leaders, and delivering technology that enables firms to compete at scale in the rapidly evolving financial landscape.

Experience

1. Vice President

   Morgan Stanley

   Sep 2015 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Vice President – Quantitative Research (QR) Strats, Electronic TradingLead a high-performing team of engineers and quants, driving the end-to-end delivery of scalable equity trading models and real-time analytics platforms.Specialized in trade crowding analysis, corporate actions, and index prediction to enhance strategy performance and market positioning.Championed the development of advanced analytics and robust reporting frameworks to support trading operations, risk monitoring, and execution insights.

Education

• National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

  Bachelor’s Degree, Instrumentation and Control Engineering

  2011 — 2015

• B.D. Public School, Patna

  10th Board

  2007 — 2009

• D A V Public School, BSEB, Patna

  High School, Physics, Maths, Chemistry

  2009 — 2011

• WorldQuant University

  Master of Science - MS, Financial Engineering

Skills

• Spring Mvc
• Sql Db2
• Sponsorship
• Email Marketing
• Management
• Marketing Communications
• Html
• Online Marketing
• Marketing
• Brand Development
• Microsoft Office
• Splunk
• C++
• Public Relations
• Java
• Event Planning
• Adobe Photoshop
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Photoshop
• Statistical Modeling
• Market Research
• Scala
• Marketing Strategy
• Event Management
• C#
• .net
• Team Management