Quant Trader/ Quant Research Analyst

Job Overview:

We are looking for a highly analytical and skilled Research Analyst with strong expertise in options and equities trading. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of market trends, technical and fundamental analysis, and the ability to provide accurate and profitable trade recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth market research on equities, derivatives, and macroeconomic trends.
• Analyze options chains, open interest, volatility, and pricing models to identify profitable trade opportunities.
• Provide well-researched buy/sell/hold trade recommendations with proper risk management strategies.
• Monitor real-time market movements and generate timely alerts for potential trades.
• Utilize technical indicators, chart patterns, and fundamental data to enhance trading strategies.
• Develop and backtest new trading strategies for improved profitability.
• Stay updated with global economic events, company earnings, and news that impact stock prices.
• Prepare research reports, market insights, and performance analysis for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with the trading and advisory teams to ensure effective execution of strategies.
• Maintain trading discipline by managing risk, stop-losses, and position sizing effectively.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong expertise in options trading, equity research, and technical/fundamental analysis.
• Familiarity with option strategies (Iron Condor, Straddles, Strangles, Spreads, etc.).
• Understanding of market psychology, liquidity, and institutional trading strategies.
• Ability to predict trends and market movements based on technical and macroeconomic factors.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in algo trading or coding in Python/R (optional but preferred).
• Excellent communication skills to present research findings clearly.