Research Analyst (Indian Equities)

IMC Trading; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

IMC Trading in Mumbai is seeking a skilled professional to monitor market news and translate it into actionable trading strategies. The successful candidate will provide daily market reports and collaborate with traders to inform market-making and position strategies.

A minimum of 3 years experience in Indian equities is required, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg. The role values teamwork and the ability to operate in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Indian equities with a preference for team handling.
• Strong written and analytical skills with a knack for financial research.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Indian corporate news and translate into tradable actions.
• Provide daily reports relevant to trading strategies.
• Collaborate with traders on market-making strategies.

Skills

Economic analysis

Financial research

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Bloomberg exposure

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Economics/Finance/Business or STEM

CFA certification

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg

Python

Job description

Overview

IMC is a leading global market maker, using algorithmic trading and advanced technology to buy and sell securities on multiple trading venues worldwide. We provide liquidity to the financial markets, driving efficiencies for buyers and sellers. Founded in 1989, we are an ambitious, innovative company and identified early on the importance technology would play in the fast-paced evolution of trading. This entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today and can be found in all of our offices around the world.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Monitor Indian corporate/macro news, sentiment, material catalysts and translate into tradable actions
• Provide daily reports and commentary on themes relevant to our trading strategies
• Maintain constant expertise of Indian market structure, companies, economy and politics
• Collaborate with traders on strategies across market-making and position taking
• Assess impact of various corporate actions and upcoming events on pricing
• Communicate with other IMC Analysts across EU, US, Asia on trading research and strategies

Your Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Economics/Finance/Business OR STEM from a Top University. CFA would be a plus
• 3+ years of experience in Indian equities. Team handling experience is preferred
• Experience with Excel and Bloomberg is necessary
• Strong written, analytical, and financial research skills supported by natural curiosity
• Indian Macro/ Indian X-Asset exposure a plus
• Ability to multitask and perform under pressure in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Skills to contribute and communicate in a team environment are essential
• Exposure to Python and Options knowledge including understanding of the Greeks is a plus

About Us

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.