Website:
daksumcapitals.com
Job details:
Company Description Daksum Capitals is a privately held trading firm specializing in both algorithmic and discretionary strategies across equity and equity derivatives markets. The firm deploys approaches that range from lower-frequency trading horizons to complex long/short options portfolio strategies. Daksum Capitals focuses on systematic, data-driven decision making while maintaining flexibility for discretionary insights. Team members collaborate to design, test, and implement strategies aimed at consistent performance and robust risk management. The environment is performance-oriented, with a strong emphasis on innovation, discipline, and responsible capital deployment.
Role Description This is a full-time remote role for an Equity Derivatives Trader. The Equity Derivatives Trader will manage and execute trades in equity derivatives, including options and related instruments, within defined risk and capital parameters. Day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring market conditions, managing positions, optimizing execution, and adjusting strategies in response to volatility, liquidity, and pricing dynamics. The role involves collaborating with quantitative and risk teams to refine models, backtest ideas, and implement systematic and discretionary strategies. The trader will also contribute to trade reporting, performance analysis, and adherence to the firm’s compliance, risk, and operational standards.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong skills in Trading and Market Making, with the ability to manage order flow, liquidity, and execution quality.
- Candidates should possess expertise in Equities and Equity Derivatives, including options structures, volatility, and relevant market microstructure.
- Candidates should possess solid knowledge of Finance and Quantitative Finance, including pricing models, risk metrics, and portfolio construction.
- Candidates should possess strong analytical and numerical skills, with proficiency in tools such as Excel, Python, or similar platforms for data analysis and strategy evaluation.
- Candidates should possess effective risk management capabilities, including position sizing, scenario analysis, and drawdown control.
- Candidates should possess clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently in a remote, high-accountability environment.
- Relevant experience in equity derivatives trading or related roles, and a bachelor’s or higher degree in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, or a similar quantitative field, are highly beneficial.
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