Investment Banker / Proprietary Trader

Investment Banker / Proprietary Trader

• Location: Mumbai
• Compensation: Best in Industry
• Qualification: MBA (Finance), CFA, FRM, Finance or Economics Graduate/Postgraduate Preferred
• Experience: 5+ Years

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and market-driven professional to independently manage and operate proprietary trading positions across multiple asset classes, including Equities, Currencies, Commodities, and Derivatives.

The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Bloomberg Terminal, deep understanding of global financial markets, robust risk management capabilities, and the ability to make data-driven trading decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Trading & Portfolio Management 

• Manage proprietary trading positions across Equity, Currency, Commodity, and Derivative markets.
• Develop short-term and medium-term trading strategies based on technical, fundamental, and macroeconomic analysis.
• Execute trades with disciplined entry, exit, hedging, and stop-loss strategies.
• Monitor global market developments and react effectively to market-moving events.
• Generate consistent risk-adjusted returns while preserving capital.

Bloomberg Terminal & Market Research 

• Utilize Bloomberg Terminal for market analytics, economic data tracking, equity screening, options analytics, and market monitoring.
• Generate trade ideas through research, data interpretation, and market intelligence.
• Prepare regular market reports and actionable trading insights.

Risk Management

• Implement robust risk management frameworks.
• Monitor portfolio exposure, leverage, drawdowns, liquidity, and event risks.
• Define exposure limits and hedging strategies.
• Ensure disciplined capital preservation during volatile market conditions.

Trade Logic & Decision Making

• Maintain clear rationale behind every trade position.
• Conduct post-trade reviews and maintain detailed trading journals.
• Present market thesis, risk-reward assessment, probability analysis, and expected outcomes for key positions.

Required Skill Set

Technical Skills

• Equity Markets
• Foreign Exchange (FX)
• Commodities
• Futures & Options
• Hedging Strategies
• Technical Analysis
• Candlestick Analysis
• Price Action Trading
• Options Greeks
• Derivatives Trading

Market Knowledge

• Global Financial Markets
• Interest Rate Cycles
• Inflation Trends
• Central Bank Policies
• Macroeconomic Indicators
• Geopolitical Market Impact

Bloomberg Expertise

• Bloomberg Terminal Navigation
• Equity & Derivative Analytics
• Economic Calendar Tracking
• Market Monitoring Dashboards
• Real-Time Data Interpretation
• News & Sentiment Analysis
• Portfolio & Risk Monitoring Tools

Candidate Profile 

• 5+ years of active trading, treasury, proprietary trading, or capital markets experience.
• Proven track record of managing capital and generating consistent trading performance.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing trading books across multiple asset classes.
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure market environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• CFA / FRM certification preferred.

Performance Expectations 

• Consistent generation of risk-adjusted returns.
• Strong capital preservation discipline.
• Effective risk management and hedging practices.
• Timely market insights and strategic recommendations.
• Independent ownership and management of trading positions.