Build Your Quant Portfolio:
First Steps into Algorithmic Trading
Take the Leap Into the Quant World
Join us for a unique webinar that explores how professionals build impactful quant portfolios and navigate algorithmic trading careers. This session is your first practical step into the world of algorithmic and quantitative trading, led by expert mentors and industry practitioners. Whether you're a finance professional, developer, student, or career-switcher, this session is designed to give you both clarity and direction.
Watch Now
Watch Now
24th June, 2025 - Tuesday
6:00 PM IST
8:30 AM EST
8:30 PM SGT
Meet the Speakers
Jay Parmar
Quantitative Researcher, iRage
EPAT Faculty
Mrinall Mahajan
Vice President, BlackRock
EPAT Alumnus
Tomás V. García-Purriños, CFA, CAIA
Senior Asset Allocation Strategist, Santander Asset Management
EPAT Alumnus
Rohan Mathews
Global Business Head, QuantInsti
Watch The Session
Webinar Schedule
Webinar Schedule
8:30 AM EST
6:00 PM IST
8:30 PM SGT
- How to come up with strategy ideas rooted in data
- Performing rigorous backtesting with meaningful metrics
- Where machine learning fits into real trading workflows
- Making your models execution-ready
- What separates good portfolios from great ones
09:15 AM EST
06:45 PM IST
09:15 PM SGT
- Their motivation to switch to algorithmic trading
- The capstone projects they built during EPAT®
- Key learnings and roadblocks they overcame
09:45 AM EST
07:15 PM IST
09:45 PM SGT
- Curriculum breakdown: Python, Statistics, ML, Risk, and more
- How mentorship and projects are structured
- Lifetime learning access and alumni benefits
- Placement support and where our learners are working today
10:15 AM EST
07:45 PM IST
10:15 PM SGT
Who should attend?
Aspiring Quants
Aspiring quants ready to enter algorithmic trading
Finance Professionals
Finance professionals upskilling for the data-driven age
Tech Experts & Coders
Tech experts and coders applying their skills to financial markets
Students & Career-Switchers
Students and career-switchers seeking clarity and direction in quant finance
Anyone Curious
Anyone curious about building real-world trading strategies and showcasing them professionally
About the Speakers
Jay Parmar
Quantitative Researcher, iRage | EPAT Faculty | Co-author, Python Basics: With Illustrations from the Financial Markets
Jay is a core contributor to QuantInsti’s curriculum and a seasoned practitioner in quantitative research and trading strategy development. At iRage, one of India’s leading algorithmic trading firms, he works on building scalable and data-driven trading models. With a background in computer science and several years in the BFSI sector, Jay bridges academic concepts and their real-world applications. He actively mentors EPAT participants and is passionate about simplifying complex topics like machine learning, strategy development, and execution.
Mrinall Mahajan
Vice President, BlackRock | IIT Kanpur | EPAT® Alumnus | Ex - Mastercard, American Express, EXL
Mrinall Mahajan is a Vice President at BlackRock, specialising in quantitative strategy, risk modelling, and data-driven financial product development. A certified FRM®, IIT Kanpur graduate and an EPAT alumnus, Mrinall brings cross-functional expertise across product management, quantitative research, and advanced analytics. His work combines domain precision with technological depth, delivering models and frameworks that power intelligent investment decisions at scale.
Tomás V. García-Purriños, CFA, CAIA
Senior Asset Allocation Strategist, Santander Asset Management | EPAT Alumnus | Quant Researcher | Behavioural Finance Educator
Tomás brings nearly 20 years of experience in investment management, asset allocation, and quantitative strategy. At Santander Asset Management, he works on multi-asset allocation and tactical investment strategies, integrating AI into investment processes to improve market analysis and to identify and correct behavioural biases. He is a CFA and CAIA charterholder, holds dual degrees in Law and Financial Markets, a Master’s in Economic Analysis, and is an EPAT® alumnus. With deep expertise in market analysis, model development, and investment advisory, Tomás offers a unique blend of academic insight and practical experience.
Rohan Mathews
Global Business Head, QuantInsti
Rohan leads global outreach and sales initiatives at QuantInsti. He’ll walk you through the entire EPAT programme—from the curriculum and mentorship experience to long-term outcomes. With firsthand experience guiding thousands of professionals across 195 countries, he brings practical clarity on how EPAT empowers learners with in-demand skills and industry connections.
