Commodity Derivatives Trader

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Options Commodity Trader with expertise in MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange of India) markets to join our trading team. You will be responsible for developing and executing high-frequency and systematic trading strategies in commodity options, leveraging IMC s proprietary technology and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Indian commodity derivatives market, MCX trading mechanisms, and risk management techniques.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and improve trading strategies in commodity options on MCX.
• Optimize execution algorithms and enhance pricing models for MCX products.
• Work closely with our best-in-class research and quant teams to analyse your results and improve your approach
• Take responsibility and ownership early to drive strategies forward and be successful

Your Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in a quantitative field (Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related).
• 3+ years of experience in commodity options trading on MCX, with a proven track record of performance.
• Prior experience working in a proprietary trading firm or hedge fund specializing in Indian markets.
• Proficiency in Python, R, C++, or other programming languages for quantitative analysis and automation.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, healthy risk appetite, competitive by nature and fast decision maker
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.