Univest – Head – Derivatives – Options Strategy Univest

The Corporate Institute; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking an experienced derivatives expert in Options Trading to lead the research function and drive consistent market outperformance. You will publish daily high-conviction calls, mentor a team of analysts, and develop strategic options strategies across directional, non-directional, and event-based plays.

This leadership role emphasizes disciplined risk management and a strong track record of profitable recommendations, with collaboration across Product, Content, and

Qualifications

• Experience in Options Trading or Derivatives Research is essential.
• Proven track record of profitable options trading calls.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Options Research function and define the overall derivatives strategy.
• Publish daily high-conviction options trading calls with accuracy and disciplined execution.
• Develop and execute directional, non-directional, and event-based options strategies.
• Maintain a high accuracy rate while ensuring a healthy risk-reward ratio.
• Monitor market trends, volatility, open interest, and macro events to identify opportunities.
• Mentor and lead a team of options analysts and traders.
• Continuously review trading performance and refine strategies.
• Collaborate with Product, Content, and Business teams to enhance the derivatives offering.

Skills

Options Strategies

Option Chain Analysis

Greeks

Volatility Analysis

Open Interest Analysis

Price Action

Technical Analysis

Risk Management

Market Psychology

Decision Making

Leadership & Mentoring

Communication Skills

Job description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned derivatives expert with deep expertise in Options Trading and Strategy who can consistently generate high-quality daily research calls while maintaining exceptional accuracy, disciplined risk management, and an optimal risk-reward ratio.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving research performance, mentoring the derivatives team, and building trust through consistent market outperformance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Options Research function and define the overall derivatives strategy.
• Publish daily high-conviction options trading calls with strong accuracy and disciplined execution.
• Develop and execute directional, non-directional, and event-based options strategies.
• Maintain a high accuracy rate while ensuring a healthy risk-reward ratio across all recommendations.
• Monitor market trends, volatility, open interest, option chain, institutional activity, and macro events to identify trading opportunities.
• Mentor and lead a team of options analysts and traders.
• Continuously review trading performance and refine strategies based on market conditions.
• Collaborate with Product, Content, and Business teams to enhance the derivatives offering.

What We’re Looking For:

• 615 years of experience in Options Trading, Derivatives Research, or Proprietary Trading.
• Proven track record of delivering consistent, profitable options trading calls.

Deep expertise in:

• Options Strategies
• Option Chain Analysis
• Greeks
• Volatility Analysis
• Open Interest Analysis
• Price Action
• Technical Analysis
• Risk Management
• Strong understanding of market psychology and derivatives dynamics.
• Ability to make quick, data-driven trading decisions in fast-moving markets.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.

Success Metrics:

• High accuracy in daily research recommendations.
• Consistent risk-reward ratio across trading calls.
• Strong customer adoption and satisfaction with research calls.
• Continuous improvement in trading performance and strategy effectiveness.
• Building a best-in-class derivatives research function.