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Derivatives Sales Trader

  • Mumbai, India
  • Full-time
  • Posted

Skills

  • Agile
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Public Speaking
  • Sales

Job description

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†'๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€

๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ: ๐—ฅ๐˜€ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ - ๐—ฅ๐˜€ ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ (๐—ถ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ก๐—ฅ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ-๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฌ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฃ๐—”)

Experience: 3+ yrs

Location: Mumbai

As a Derivatives Sales Trader, you will be at the forefront of delivering tailored OTC derivatives solutions to institutional clients, ensuring robust risk management and optimal performance across equity and forward markets. You will actively build and nurture client relationships, translating market insights into sophisticated product structures that meet their strategic objectives. Your role will involve realโ€‘time decision making on pricing, hedging, and execution, while maintaining strong crossโ€‘functional collaboration with trading desks, risk teams, and sales engineers. By staying agile in a fastโ€‘paced market, you will consistently drive revenue growth and enhance client satisfaction through innovative, dataโ€‘driven sales strategies.

Requirements

๐—ž๐—ฒ๐˜† ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€

โ€ขDevelop and execute OTC derivatives strategies for institutional clients, including swaps, options, and structured products.
โ€ขContinuously monitor market developments and regulatory changes to provide clients with timely, compliant risk management solutions.
โ€ขConduct inโ€‘depth profitability analysis and pricing models to support client proposals and internal trading decisions.
โ€ขManage and optimize the client pipeline, ensuring high conversion rates and longโ€‘term business growth.
โ€ขCollaborate with the equity sales desk to crossโ€‘sell complementary products and enhance client portfolio performance.
โ€ขProvide ongoing market commentary, trade confirmations, and risk assessments to clients and internal stakeholders.
โ€ขParticipate in client meetings, presentations, and roadshows to showcase product expertise and market insights.
โ€ขWork closely with the risk management team to design and implement hedging strategies that mitigate exposure.
โ€ขCoach and mentor junior traders, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
โ€ขLead postโ€‘trade reconciliations and maintain accurate records of all transactions and client interactions.

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฎ ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—™๐—ถ๐˜

โ€ข3+ years of experience in OTC derivatives trading and sales, preferably in a highโ€‘volume environment.
โ€ขDeep knowledge of interest rate, equity, and commodity derivative products with a strong grasp of valuation techniques.
โ€ขProven track record of building and maintaining profitable relationships with institutional clients.
โ€ขExcellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
โ€ขStrong analytical mindset and proficiency with pricing tools, Excel, and Bloomberg or similar platforms.
โ€ขAbility to thrive under pressure, managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines in a dynamic market.
โ€ขDemonstrated expertise in risk management, including counterparty, credit, and market risk mitigation.
โ€ขCollaborative spirit, willing to work closely with crossโ€‘functional teams such as sales, trading, and risk.
โ€ขA proactive, solutionโ€‘oriented approach with a passion for continuous learning and innovation.
โ€ขAdvanced degree or professional qualification (e.g., CFA, FRM) is highly desirable.

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