Head of Proprietary Trading
6 days ago
Job Description – Head Trader (High-Frequency Trading) Position: Head Trader – Proprietary / High-Frequency Trading Desk Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Experience : Minimum 5 to 10 years in proprietary, institutional, or high-frequency trading Compensation : Performance BasedAbout the FirmA Mumbai-based proprietary trading firm, backed by a reputed family business group from Gujarat, with existing interests in real estate, hospitality, and financial services. The firm is in its expansion phase and is building a cutting-edge trading desk focused on quantitative and high-frequency strategies across Indian equity and derivative markets. Our mission is to combine research-driven execution, technology-led infrastructure, and institutional-grade risk management to generate consistent alpha and long-term capital growth.Key Responsibilities 1. Lead and manage the high-frequency trading desk, driving performance, technology, and strategy development. 2. Design, implement, and optimize algorithmic and low-latency execution systems. 3. Supervise multiple traders and quants, overseeing capital allocation, margin usage, and real-time risk controls. 4. Monitor and enhance latency performance, order routing, and exchange connectivity (NSE/BSE co-location environments). 5. Ensure compliance with SEBI regulations, sub-broker licensing, and firm-level governance. 6. Evaluate and refine strategies based on market microstructure, volatility, and tick-level data analytics. 7. Oversee risk metrics such as VaR, Sharpe ratio, and drawdown, ensuring discipline and accountability. 8. Collaborate with research, development, and infrastructure teams to integrate data feeds, APIs, and execution engines. 9. Drive the P&L and strategic roadmap of the trading desk, aligning growth targets with firm objectives.Ideal Candidate Profile • Minimum 5 to 10 years of proven experience in high-frequency or algorithmic proprietary trading. • Deep understanding of exchange connectivity, order management systems, and co-located infrastructure. • Proficiency in Greek Algo, pair/ratio trading, and execution algorithms (VWAP, TWAP, POV, etc.). • Strong command of risk management frameworks — margin allocation, exposure limits, capital efficiency, and performance metrics. • Familiarity with Python, C++, or R for data-driven analytics and strategy testing preferred. • Excellent leadership, analytical, and business acumen, with the ability to build and mentor a multi-strategy team. • Based in Mumbai.
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Head of Proprietary Trading
4 days ago
New Delhi, India Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd. Full timeJob Description – Head Trader (High-Frequency Trading) Position: Head Trader – Proprietary / High-Frequency Trading Desk Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Experience : Minimum 5 to 10 years in proprietary, institutional, or high-frequency trading Compensation : Performance BasedAbout the FirmA Mumbai-based proprietary trading firm, backed by a reputed...
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Head of Trading
6 days ago
New Delhi, India Alankit Full timeWe are looking for a Brokerage Head of TradingJob Description involvesleading and overseeing trading operations, managing risk, and ensuring profitability . Responsibilities include developing trading strategies, supervising traders, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree, experience in trading...
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Risk Lead – Proprietary Trading
2 weeks ago
New Delhi, India Nuvama Group Full timeRisk Lead – Proprietary TradingDesks:Listed derivatives (index & single-stock options), OTC exotics/structured products, Equity and DebtRole Summary The role is for a desk that is being setup. Candidate will be key founding member of the team. Own end-to-end market risk for a multi-strategy prop desk. Design/enforce limit frameworks, monitor intraday...
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Risk Lead – Proprietary Trading
4 days ago
New Delhi, India Nuvama Group Full timeRisk Lead – Proprietary TradingDesks:Listed derivatives (index & single-stock options), OTC exotics/structured products, Equity and DebtRole Summary The role is for a desk that is being setup. Candidate will be key founding member of the team. Own end-to-end market risk for a multi-strategy prop desk. Design/enforce limit frameworks, monitor intraday...
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Alankit - Head - Trading
4 days ago
New Delhi, India Alankit Full timeDescription: We are looking for a Brokerage Head of Trading.Job Description: Job Description involves leading and overseeing trading operations, managing risk, and ensuring Developing trading strategies. - Supervising traders. - Managing risk. - Ensuring compliance with regulations.Key and operational Develop and implement the firm's trading strategy. -...
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Head of Trading
7 days ago
Delhi, India Alankit Full timeWe are looking for a Brokerage Head of TradingJob Description involves leading and overseeing trading operations, managing risk, and ensuring profitability . Responsibilities include developing trading strategies, supervising traders, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree, experience in...
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Derivative Trader
2 weeks ago
New Delhi, India Istaa Finserv Full timeLocation:GIFT City Compensation:Fixed Salary + Performance-Based BonusResponsibilities Trading on Proprietary desk Working on different index-based strategies including ratio, calendar, butterfly spreads Gather and evaluate financial and technical data and finding trends in the market Analyse market data and sentiment through research Margins and exposure...
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Derivative Trader
3 weeks ago
New Delhi, India Istaa Finserv Full timeLocation: GIFT CityCompensation: Fixed Salary + Performance-Based BonusResponsibilities- Trading on Proprietary desk - Working on different index-based strategies including ratio, calendar, butterfly spreads - Gather and evaluate financial and technical data and finding trends in the market - Analyse market data and sentiment through research - Margins and...
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Head of Trading
6 days ago
delhi, India Alankit Full timeWe are looking for a Brokerage Head of TradingJob Description involves leading and overseeing trading operations, managing risk, and ensuring profitability. Responsibilities include developing trading strategies, supervising traders, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree, experience in trading...
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Head of Trading
7 days ago
Delhi, Delhi, India Alankit Full time US$ 1,20,000 - US$ 2,40,000 per yearWe are looking for a Brokerage Head of TradingJob Description involvesleading and overseeing trading operations, managing risk, and ensuring profitability. Responsibilities include developing trading strategies, supervising traders, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree, experience in trading...
