Quantitative Trader

About the Role: We are looking for a Quantitative Trader with hands-on experience trading Indian financial markets . The role involves designing, testing, and deploying systematic trading strategies across markets, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making, risk management, and execution efficiency.

This is a high-impact role suited for candidates who combine strong mathematical intuition, programming expertise, and a deep understanding of Indian market microstructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, develop, and optimize systematic trading strategies for Indian markets (Equities, Futures & Options, Commodities, or Currency).

• Analyze large-scale market data to identify alpha signals and inefficiencies.

• Implement trading strategies with a focus on robustness, scalability, and low latency where applicable.

• Conduct rigorous backtesting, performance attribution, and risk analysis.

• Monitor live strategies and continuously improve performance through refinements and enhancements.

• Work closely with quantitative researchers, developers, and risk teams to ensure smooth strategy deployment.

Required Qualifications:

• Professional experience in quantitative trading or systematic strategy development, specifically in Indian markets .

• Strong understanding of Indian market structure , exchange mechanics, and regulatory constraints.

• Bachelors or Masters degree only from a top-tier college in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Mathematics & Computing (M&C), Electrical Engineering (EE)

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a strong mathematical foundation.

Technical Skills:

• Strong programming skills in Python, R, and C++ .

• Experience with data analysis, backtesting frameworks, and performance evaluation.

• Solid understanding of probability, statistics, linear algebra, and optimization techniques.

• Familiarity with trading concepts such as alpha generation, transaction costs, slippage, and risk controls.

Preferred (Good to Have):

• Experience trading or researching F&O strategies in Indian markets.

• Exposure to high-frequency, mid-frequency, or statistical arbitrage strategies.

• Experience working with live trading systems and production environments.

• Knowledge of exchange APIs and market data feeds.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on best infra, global market access & live capital with real market impact.

• A performance-driven environment with steep learning curves.

• Competitive compensation aligned with skill and impact.

• Direct ownership and accountability over strategies.