Option Trader

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Equity Research Analyst (Options / Derivatives) to join our research team. The ideal candidate will possess deep domain knowledge in equity derivatives (options), strong quantitative abilities, and the capacity to generate actionable trade ideas, relative value assessments, and rigorous risk analysis. This role will involve covering select equity names / sectors and developing option-based strategies, pricing models, and scenario analyses.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, price, and monitor options strategies (calls, puts, spreads, straddles, strangles, volatility trades, etc.) on covered equities.

Generate buy-side option trading calls (intraday/positional) and share with clients in real-time.

Build and maintain option pricing / risk models (e.g. Black-Scholes, local volatility, stochastic volatility, binomial trees, Monte Carlo) and scenario simulations.

produce regular research reports, trade idea briefs, and option strategy recommendations with entry/exit levels, risk parameters, and P&L forecasts.

Back test option strategies, perform stress testing, and assess Greeks (delta, gamma, theta, vega, rho) exposures, hedging needs.

Preferred candidate profile

Bachelor's or Masters degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, or equivalent quantitative discipline.

2+ years of prior experience in equity research / derivatives / options pricing / trading environment.

Strong understanding of options theory, Greeks, volatility modeling, term structures, and derivatives valuation.

Must have NISM Certification XIV , VIII