Trader - Gift City Securities PLC Branch - Vice President / Associate

JPMorganChase; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Gandhinagar, India, invites a seasoned Delta One trader to join the IFSC-based team. The role focuses on non-volatility products, ETF and futures exposure, and cross-team collaboration to deliver robust trading solutions.

The candidate will drive quantitative strategies, risk management, and execution platform enhancements within a regulated, globally connected desk.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Delta One Trading experience or equivalent.
• Experience with IDB (Inter-dealer brokers).
• Experience with pricing, market making, or dividends research.
• Strong understanding of statistics and equity markets.
• Proven track record in systematic trading and market-making.
• Ability to refine and enhance execution platforms.
• Proficient computing skills in R, Python, Java or C#.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance trading strategies using statistical analysis and modelling.
• Expand electronic market making and execution across Delta One products in the IFSC environment.
• Drive the Tech and Quant agenda to scale systematic trading, pricing, and risk management.
• Build and maintain tools to improve research, trading, monitoring, and post-trade analytics.
• Manage intraday risk, hedging, and position optimization across swaps, ETFs, and futures.
• Collaborate with Sales, Structuring, Operations, and Controls to deliver client outcomes.
• Support regulatory, surveillance, and governance expectations for GIFT City (IFSC).

Skills

Delta One Trading

Inter-dealer brokers

Pricing / Market making / dividends

Statistics & equity markets

Systematic trading

Execution platform refinement

Programming (R, Python, Java or C#)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/math/economics

Tools

R

Python

Java or C#

Job description

Job Summary

Global Equities is part of the Investment Bank and offers solutions that include trade execution, program and special equity trading services; equity-linked services and structuring for new equity-linked issuances; marketing, structuring and trading services on equity-based or fund-based derivatives products; and a wide range of research, sales, execution, clearing, financing and reporting services.

Job Description

Global Equities is part of the Investment Bank and offers solutions that include trade execution, program and special equity trading services; equity-linked services and structuring for new equity-linked issuances; marketing, structuring and trading services on equity-based or fund-based derivatives products; and a wide range of research, sales, execution, clearing, financing and reporting services.

The Delta One desk is part of the Equity Derivatives Group and focuses on non-volatility products. The desk transacts on behalf of customers and the firm's account in products including swaps, ETFs, and equity/index futures, spanning APAC and global indices, and offering short to long maturities on OTC and listed activity. The role is based in GIFT City (IFSC) and operates in alignment with applicable IFSCA regulatory and market requirements, while coordinating with broader APAC trading hubs and global partners.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance trading strategies through statistical analysis, signal research, and systematic modelling.
• Expand electronic market making and execution capabilities across Delta One products within the IFSC operating environment.
• Drive the Tech and Quant agenda required to scale systematic trading, pricing, and risk management.
• Build and maintain tools to improve research, trading, monitoring, and post-trade analytics.
• Manage intraday risk, hedging, and position optimization across swaps, ETFs, and futures, in coordination with regional desks as needed.
• Partner with Sales, Structuring, Operations, and Controls to deliver client outcomes and ensure robust front-to-back processes.
• Support regulatory, surveillance, and governance expectations relevant to GIFT City (IFSC), including appropriate documentation and controls.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Delta 1 Trading (or other relevant experience)
• Experience in dealing with IDB (Inter-dealer brokers)
• Experience with pricing / market making / research of dividends
• Deep understanding of statistics and equity markets
• Strong equity market-making background and proven track record in systematic trading
• The ability to refine and enhance our execution platform
• Good computing skills (R, Python, Java or C#)

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics/statistics, economics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Experience covering India market preferred but experience in other APAC markets (e.g. Hong Kong, Korea, Japan) and/or global index-linked Delta One flows will also be considered.
• Familiarity with operating in a regulated trading environment with strong risk, controls, and governance expectations.
• Experience collaborating across time zones with regional/global trading and technology teams.

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About The Team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.