Dealer - Investment Desk - Equities and Derivatives

Alpha Alternatives

Mumbai

On-site

INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Alpha Alternatives in Mumbai seeks an experienced Operations trader to support the Equity and Derivatives Investment Desk. You will monitor markets, operate Bloomberg and other platforms, and execute and record trades as instructed by Fund Managers.

The role links Fund Managers, Dealers, Brokers, Custodian and Fund Accounting teams to ensure timely trade processing and accurate records while maintaining internal controls.

Qualifications

Experience in Equity and Derivatives trading environments.
Proficiency with Bloomberg Terminal and trading platforms.
Good knowledge of Indian equity and F&O markets.
Ability to perform pre-trade checks and risk controls.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in trades.

Responsibilities

Execute Equity and Equity Derivatives orders as directed by Fund Managers.
Monitor real-time prices, liquidity, volumes, market depth and news.
Operate Bloomberg Terminal and other trading/market-data platforms.
Ensure trades are executed via approved brokers per policy.
Perform pre-trade checks for limits and scheme restrictions.
Ensure accurate trade capture, confirmation and settlement.
Coordinate with brokers, custodian, fund accounting and operations.
Monitor unsettled trades and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain dealing records and audit trails for compliance.
Prepare daily trading/MIS reports for Fund Managers.
Reconcile broker charges and monitor trade-related expenses.
Escalate trade errors and limit breaches promptly.

Skills

Equity Trading

Derivatives Trading

Order Execution

Futures & Options

Indian Markets

Pre-Trade Compliance

Trade Reconciliation

Settlement Process

Broker Coordination

Excel & MIS

Attention to Detail

Working Under Pressure

Communication Skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

MS Excel

Trading Platforms

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

To support the AMCs Equity and Derivatives Investment Desk by monitoring financial markets, operating Bloomberg and other dealing platforms, executing and recording trades as instructed by Fund Managers, and ensuring accurate and timely trade processing, confirmation and settlement. The role will act as an important link between Fund Managers, Dealers, Brokers, Custodian, RTA and Fund Accounting teams, ensuring smooth execution of investment transactions and maintaining accurate trading records and controls.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute Equity and Equity Derivatives (Futures & Options) orders as instructed by authorised Fund Managers.
Monitor real-time market prices, liquidity, volumes, market depth, indices, F&O positions and relevant market news.
Operate Bloomberg Terminal and other trading/market-data platforms for market monitoring, security information and price verification.
Ensure all trades are executed through approved brokers in accordance with AMC dealing policies and investment guidelines.
Perform required pre-trade checks relating to investment limits, availability of securities/funds and scheme restrictions.
Ensure accurate and timely trade capture, order recording and broker confirmation.
Coordinate with Brokers, Custodian, Fund Accounting and Operations for trade settlement and reconciliation.
Monitor pending/unsettled trades and promptly resolve trade discrepancies and exceptions.
Maintain dealing records, order logs and audit trails required for Compliance, Audit and Regulatory purposes.
Prepare daily trading/MIS reports and support Fund Managers with execution-related market information.
Broker charges reconciliation and trade-related expenses monitoring
Escalate trade errors, limit breaches, unusual transactions and operational issues to the appropriate authority.