Roles & Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong ties with
institutional clients (Including domestic mutual funds, hedge funds, asset
managers, proprietary trading desks); act as key contact for
derivatives-related opportunities, providing tailored trade ideas and market
intelligence; Disseminate firm research, Trading Idea, and structured trade
recommendations
Identify and execute arbitrage
opportunities across cash, futures, and options markets; design/execute option
strategies (directional,
volatility, spreads, hedging); Engage in special situations trading (including
- events, corporate actions & index rebalancing plays); execute pairs
trading strategies;
monitor market conditions, liquidity and pricing for optimal execution.
Ensure trades comply with risk/regulatory
frameworks; manage margins, limits, exchange rules; monitor & manage trade
exposures ensuring alignment with client mandates and firm policy.
Expand institutional derivatives client
base; Collaborate with research and structuring teams to design bespoke derivative products; source and execute block trades to
enhance liquidity.
Partner with proprietary trading desks,
research analysts, and structuring teams to deliver trade ideas; enhance
in-house trade algorithms; provide feedback on market trends, client needs
& product innovation to internal stakeholders.
Requirements
Skills Required
- Master's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field
- At least 5 years of experience in derivatives sales trading, preferably at a broking firm, investment bank, or proprietary trading house
- Expertise in arbitrage, options trading, special situations strategies, and pairs trading
- Strong understanding of equity derivatives, index futures and options, and volatility products
- Strong market analysis and trade structuring skills
- Proficiency in Bloomberg, Omnesys, and derivatives analytics tools
- Strong quantitative and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
- In-depth knowledge of derivatives risk management and regulatory frameworks
- Expertise in pairs trading, block sourcing, and algorithmic trading development
- Entrepreneurial mindset, self-motivation, high ethical standards, responsiveness, and ability to mentor junior team members
What We Do
Equirus is a trusted investment banking and financial advisory firm providing services in initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and equity capital markets. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, Equirus Capital operates as an independent, full-service investment banking firm. Its mission emphasizes building trust and delivering performance through strategic transaction and capital-raising advice for clients across its advisory activities.
