Data Science Support and Service

Data Science

Contextual financial data science and analytical business intelligence (BI) solutions for investment banks, institutional asset managers, hedge funds, private markets, commercial banks, consulting firms and corporates.

Financial Data Science Solutions

Global technology megatrends, regulatory developments, the competitive landscape and the rise of alternative data have been driving a paradigm shift in the capital markets ecosystem. Demand to find new avenues of alpha creation powered by data science techniques is at unprecedented levels. Acuity has been providing highly bespoke quantitative and technology-powered solutions to our buy-side and sell-side clients since 2005. To address growing demand in recent years, we launched a dedicated data science practice early in 2019 to provide unique and contextual insights based on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).

How we are different

Domain-centric solutions: 70+ data science professionals work closely with 1,000+ in-house fundamental analysts to create bespoke and contextual outcomes across asset classes

Meticulous scoping and solutioning process to identify key client challenges and formulate a milestone- and incremental gain-based framework with clear timelines

Ability to deliver scalable architecture and outcomes by partnering with our in-house team of 250+ technologists with proven experience in working with capital markets since 2003

What we have done

US asset manager: Non-linear factor modelling for systematic investment strategies
What we are proud of

10,000+

assets analysed

5+

external data pipelines built

Global asset manager (AuM: USD700bn+): Natural language processing for ESG investing
What we are proud of

 30

data fields analysed

10

alternative datasets sourced

US private credit fund: Automated and self-service analytics for enhanced portfolio insights
What we are proud of

100+

funds

6

strategies

Leading South African bank: Alternative data analysis to differentiate equity research
What we are proud of

500m+

real-estate property data points

4

websites

Support for Consulting and Corporate Firms
Cross-functional analytics center of excellence for a US-based bank
What we are proud of

200mn+

data fields analysed

8mn+

alternative datasets sourced

Meet our experts

Deepak Stephen

Director, Head of Data Science

Deepak leads Acuity Knowledge Partners’ (Acuity’s) Data Science practice, responsible for driving practice growth and ensuring service delivery governance across global clients including asset managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, investment banks, commercial banks, corporates, and consulting firms. He oversees a global team of data scientists and analysts across India, Sri Lanka, Costa Rica, and the UK.

Deepak has been with Acuity for over 12 years, actively driving practice strategy, product management, solution design and implementation of research and analytical services for global buy-side and sell-side clientele. Prior to joining Acuity, Deepak worked at Genpact as a Manager with the Analytics business unit, and with RR Donnelley and Sharekhan (BNP Paribas) in their capital markets businesses.

Deepak Stephen
Usman Ahmad

Chief Data Scientist, Specialised Solutions

Usman is the Chief Data Scientist at Acuity, responsible for AI/ML strategy and implementation for key client relationships. He joined Acuity in 2018 and has over 10 years of experience in delivering analytical and risk management solutions to global capital markets participants using state-of-the-art platforms. Prior to joining Acuity, Usman worked at Lloyds Bank, Goldman Sachs and UBS in front-office and middle-office functions. He holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Imperial College London

Usman Ahmad
Shubha Vishwanath

Senior Data Scientist, Specialised Solutions

Shubha is a Senior Data Scientist at Acuity, responsible for leading statistical data modelling and managing key client engagements. She joined Acuity in 2006 and has over 15 years of experience in delivering quantitative research, econometric modelling, market research, and business intelligence solutions to investment banks, hedge funds and commercial banks. Prior to joining Acuity, Shubha worked at Delixus Software and Ogilvy as a statistician generating market research insights. She holds a Master’s degree in Statistics from Bangalore University

Shubha Vishwanath
Vishwanathan Iyer

Senior Data Scientist, Specialised Solutions

Vishwanathan (“Vish”) is a Senior Data Scientist at Acuity, responsible for data science engagements involving data modelling, machine learning and development of visualisation solutions. He joined Acuity in 2017 and has over 10 years of experience in quantitative modelling, model validation and sales and marketing analytics. Prior to joining Acuity, he worked at Northern Trust and Mu Sigma as a quantitative modeller supporting development and validation of credit risk and market risk models. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Technology (Electronics and Communications) from the National Institute of Technology, Surat

Vishwanathan Iyer
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