Nitish Bahadur, Ph.D., Cfa
About Nitish Bahadur, Ph.D., Cfa
Nitish Bahadur, Ph.D., CFA, is a Quantitative Researcher specializing in Strategic Risk at the US Securities and Exchange Commission. He has extensive experience in quantitative analysis and model validation, with a background in computer science and financial engineering from prestigious institutions.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Nitish Bahadur serves as a Quantitative Researcher in Strategic Risk at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 2013. In this role, he leads the examination of hedge funds and large registrants, focusing on trade analysis, market surveillance, and model validation. He builds models that systematically rank registrants using both public and non-public data sources, which are essential for conducting risk-based examinations. His work contributes to enhancing the SEC's regulatory capabilities and supports the agency's mission to protect investors.
Previous Experience at Wellington Management
Nitish Bahadur worked at Wellington Management as a Lead Fixed Income Quant for 11 months in 2011 to 2012. Prior to that, he held the position of Lead Analyst at the same firm from 2006 to 2011 for five years. In these roles, he developed quantitative strategies and contributed to the firm's investment processes, leveraging his expertise in quantitative finance and analysis.
Experience at Fidelity Investments
Nitish Bahadur has held multiple positions at Fidelity Investments. He worked as a Software Engineer from 2003 to 2006 for three years, followed by a role as an Analyst Specialized from 2012 to 2013 for four months. His responsibilities included developing software solutions and conducting specialized analyses to support investment strategies.
Educational Background and Expertise
Nitish Bahadur has a robust educational background in computer science and finance. He earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi. He also holds a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from Boston University and a Master's degree in Financial Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. Additionally, he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Data Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Nitish Bahadur possesses significant technical expertise in programming languages and frameworks, including Python, SQL, Keras, and TensorFlow. He has contributed to national SEC meetings, influencing the agency's priorities and enhancing its toolset and capabilities. His ability to lead diverse global teams further underscores his proficiency in quantitative research and risk management.