Mumbai, Maharashtra, India is the location of this role. 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 customers 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.
This role reports to the Head-Equity Derivatives Trading. We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly disciplined Execution Trader – Derivatives to join our institutional trading desk.
The ideal candidate will have exceptional order execution skills, deep familiarity with Omnesys and GreekSoft trading systems, and the ability to perform under intense market conditions. This role demands speed, accuracy, and the capacity to manage multiple trades and client instructions simultaneously, while ensuring compliance and risk control.
Key Responsibilities
- Trade Execution
- Execute client orders in equity derivatives, index futures/options, and related products with speed and precision.
- Manage large and complex order flows, ensuring minimal slippage and optimal fills.
- Monitor market depth, liquidity, and price movements in real-time to achieve best execution.
- Handle block trades and coordinate with counter parties for smooth settlement.
- Platform & System Expertise
- Operate and manage trades using Omnesys and GreekSoft trading platforms efficiently.
- Leverage in-house and third-party algorithms for execution efficiency.
- Troubleshoot and escalate any system or connectivity issues promptly to avoid trade disruptions.
- Market Monitoring & Coordination
- Track live market conditions, volatility, and order book dynamics to adjust execution strategies.
- Liaise with sales traders and risk managers to align execution with client objectives.
- Support pair trading, arbitrage, and special situations execution as directed by clients.
- Ensure all trades comply with internal risk parameters, exchange rules, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate trade records and ensure timely reporting to compliance teams.
- Manage multiple client orders, instruments, and strategies simultaneously without compromising accuracy.
- Maintain composure and decision-making clarity during high-volume or volatile market periods.
Location(s): Mumbai
Requirement Specification (Qualifications & Experience)
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in derivatives execution trading at a broking firm, investment bank, or proprietary desk.
- Proven track record in high-volume, high-pressure trading environments.
- Skills
- Expert-level proficiency in Omnesys and Greek Soft trading systems.
- Strong understanding of equity derivatives, index futures/options, and execution algorithms.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for trade analysis, and real-time market monitoring.
- Ability to multitask effectively in fast-moving markets.
- Detail-oriented and error-free executor with strong communication, problem-solving resilience, high ethical standards, and a collaborative, mentoring approach.