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We are Hiring: Quantitative Arbitrage & Derivatives Trader
Location: Ahmedabad
Organization: Lakshya Asset Management Pvt Ltd (Lakshya Mutual Fund)
Build the Next Generation of Investment Solutions
Lakshya Asset Management Company is looking for an exceptional Arbitrage & Derivatives Trader to join our investment team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of derivatives,
quantitative trading, and fund management, with the potential to grow into the role of Fund Manager – Arbitrage Fund.
If you are passionate about markets, thrive on exploiting pricing inefficiencies, and enjoy combining technology with trading, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
· Identify and execute equity cash–futures and other low-risk arbitrage opportunities.
· Monitor and manage derivative positions while ensuring robust risk controls.
· Develop and enhance trading strategies to improve execution efficiency and portfolio returns.
· Analyse pricing anomalies across cash, futures, ETFs and related instruments.
· Work closely with portfolio management, dealing, operations and technology teams.
· Contribute to the design and management of arbitrage and derivative-based mutual fund products.
Desired Profile
· Strong academic background in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or a related quantitative discipline. CFA, FRM, CQF or NISM certifications will be viewed favourably.
· Deep understanding of equity derivatives, futures, options, basis trading, margining and market microstructure.
· Proven experience in derivatives trading, arbitrage trading, or managing derivative-based portfolios.
· Strong analytical ability with a disciplined approach to risk management.
· Excellent knowledge of trading systems, market data and execution processes.
· Experience with algorithmic trading platforms, automated execution tools or quantitative Trading systems will be a significant advantage.
What We Offers
· Opportunity to help build one of India's most innovative asset management companies.
· A clear pathway to becoming a Fund Manager – Arbitrage Fund based on performance and capability.
· Exposure to cutting-edge investment products, ETFs and derivative-based strategies.
· An entrepreneurial environment where innovation, ownership and merit are valued.
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