NSE Academy and TalentSprint Launch New Advanced Certification Program in Artificial Intelligence for Financial Markets

NSE Academy, the education arm of the National Stock Exchange of India, and TalentSprint have launched a six-month program called the Advanced Certification Program in Artificial Intelligence for Financial Markets. The program aims at nurturing skilled talent in the financial markets, which worldwide are undergoing digital transformation, with huge adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions across algorithmic trading and portfolio management, market analysis and intelligent forecasting, capital optimization, risk management, regulatory compliance, and customer service.

The 6-month program aims at providing an opportunity for professionals working in hedge funds, investment banks, stock markets, commodity markets, derivatives, insurance, forex, money markets, fintech start-ups, NBFCs, and regulators, to build deep artificial intelligence expertise. Led by Dr Anand Jayaraman, a global data analytics consultant and educator, quant trader and portfolio manager, the program will be taught by academicians and industry practitioners through a case-study based curriculum. Participants will learn experientially on hands-on industry capstones under expert mentorship.

Announcing the program, Vikram Limaye, MD and CEO, NSE said: “India’s financial markets are undergoing rapid transformation. Technology-driven innovation is fueling this evolution. Our mission is to accelerate the growth of India’s financial markets through focused education, and our partnership with TalentSprint is a critical enabler of that mission. NSE’s expertise as the world’s largest Derivatives Exchange (2020) and India’s largest Stock Exchange, combined with TalentSprint’s unique strengths in deeptech professional learning programs, has resulted in a highly impactful program design ideal for any professional who wishes to operate at the intersection of financial markets and disruptive technologies.”

The Advanced Certification Program in AI for Financial Markets is now accepting applications for the first cohort due to start in August 2021. Those who are interested to apply can visit the official page for more information.

Modules that Will be Taught in NSE Academy’s Advanced Certification Program in Artificial Intelligence for Financial Markets

• Stock selection algorithm using fundamental data
• Adjusting leverage in a portfolio using AI-based methods
• Smart portfolio allocation strategy
• Stock price prediction using ML methods
• Build volatility forecasting algorithm using time series methods
• Automated stock trading using ML algorithms
• NSE Stock market prediction using deep-learning models.
• Time series forecasting of companies' stock prices using LSTM.

Dr Santanu Paul, CEO and MD, TalentSprint, said: “AI-based innovations are transforming financial markets worldwide, and India will be no exception. TalentSprint has a rich portfolio of market-leading deeptech programs, and we are delighted to launch the Advanced Certification Program in AI for Financial Markets right at the time when the market needs it. This exciting first-of-a-kind program leverages the combined synergies of the NSE Group and TalentSprint, and brings to professionals and practitioners the best academic knowledge and the latest practical applications in one integrated, hands-on offering.”