Sales Trader

**About**Equirus**
- Equirus is a leading mid‐market investment bank with strong practices around M&A, PE, Capital Markets, Institutional Equities, Wealth Management, Insurance Broking, and Portfolio Management Services.
- We pride ourselves in being a trusted Investment bank servicing customer with best results in advisory in their investments, best corporates for their growth& capital need and families in managing their wealth. Led by seasoned bankers, we work with the largest and the most reputed investors.

**Position / Role Title**

**Sales Trader (Derivatives)**
- This role reports to the Head-Equity Derivatives Trading

**Job**Description**
- We are seeking a highly skilled Derivatives Sales Trader with deep expertise in **arbitrage, options strategies, special situations trading, and advanced market executi**on. The role demands strong market instincts, the ability to structure and execute complex trades, and a proven track record in managing institutional relationships. You will connect our trading capabilities with institutional clients, delivering innovative derivative solutions that drive

**Key Responsibilities**
- ** Client Relationship Management**:
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
- ** Trading & Strategy Execution**:
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.
- ** Risk & Compliance**:
Ensure trades comply with risk/regulatory frameworks; manage margins, limits, exchange rules; monitor & manage trade exposures ensuring alignment with client mandates and firm policy.
- ** Business Development**:
Expand institutional derivatives client base; Collaborate with research and structuring teams to design bespoke derivative products; source and execute **block trades**to enhance liquidity.
- ** Collaboration**:
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.

**Location(s)**
- Mumbai

**Requirement Specification**_(Qualifications & Experience)_
- Master’s degree in finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years in derivatives sales trading, preferably at a broking firm/ investment bank/proprietary trading house.
- Proven expertise in arbitrage, options trading, special situations strategies, and pairs trading.
- Strong understanding of equity derivatives, index futures/options, and volatility products.

**Skills**:

- Exceptional 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 risk management and regulatory frameworks for derivatives.
- Expertise in pairs trading**, block sourcing,**and **algorithmic trading development**.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with self-motivation, high ethical standards, responsiveness, and the ability to mentor junior team members.

**About the Job**:

- Salary:

- Negotiable

Company:

- Equirus

Role:

- Sales Trader

Category:

- Equities - Dealing & Trading

**Location**:

- Mumbai, India, Asia

Employment Type:

- Full time