Indian Index & Stock Options Trader | Quant & Algo

Mako Trading; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible leave

Hybrid work

Private health insurance

Wellbeing support

Foundation involvement

Job summary

Mako is seeking a highly motivated Options Trader to join our market-making team in Singapore, focusing on Index and Stock Options in the Indian market. You will manage a proprietary trading book, generate actionable insights, and use quantitative tools to drive results.

The role requires 2+ years of experience trading Indian options and strong knowledge of pricing, execution, and risk in index futures and cash equity markets.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience trading Indian options.
• Deep knowledge of pricing, execution, and risk in index futures and cash equity markets.
• Familiarity with algorithmic trading systems (high- or mid-frequency).
• Bachelor's or higher degree in a STEM discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science).
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; ability to interpret large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Manage proprietary trading book focused on Indian Index and Stock Options.
• Monitor and manage risk exposures in real-time.
• Generate trading ideas using data-driven research.
• Analyse historical trading performance to improve strategies and execution.
• Use quantitative tools to backtest strategies and design experiments.

Skills

Python

C++

Quantitative analysis

Data interpretation

Financial markets knowledge

Algorithmic trading

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Trading systems

Job description

Mako is seeking a highly motivated Options Trader to join our market-making team in Singapore, focusing on Index and Stock Options in the Indian market. You will manage a proprietary trading book, generate actionable insights, and use quantitative tools to drive results.

The role requires 2+ years of experience trading Indian options and strong knowledge of pricing, execution, and risk in index futures and cash equity markets.