Commodity Derivatives Trader

Posted 2 Days Ago
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Mumbai, Maharashtra
Hybrid
Mid level
Fintech • Software
IMC is a proprietary trading firm powered by research and technology.
The Role
The job involves developing and executing high-frequency and systematic trading strategies in commodity options, optimizing execution algorithms, and collaborating with research and quant teams to analyze performance and refine approaches.
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Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Options Commodity Trader with expertise in MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange of India) markets to join our trading team. You will be responsible for developing and executing high-frequency and systematic trading strategies in commodity options, leveraging IMC's proprietary technology and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Indian commodity derivatives market, MCX trading mechanisms, and risk management techniques.
Your Core Responsibilities:

  • Develop, manage, and improve trading strategies in commodity options on MCX.
  • Optimize execution algorithms and enhance pricing models for MCX products.
  • Work closely with our best-in-class research and quant teams to analyse your results and improve your approach
  • Take responsibility and ownership early to drive strategies forward and be successful


Your Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field (Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related).
  • 3+ years of experience in commodity options trading on MCX, with a proven track record of performance.
  • Prior experience working in a proprietary trading firm or hedge fund specializing in Indian markets.
  • Proficiency in Python, R, C++, or other programming languages for quantitative analysis and automation.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, healthy risk appetite, competitive by nature and fast decision maker
  • Excellent numerical and analytical skills.


About Us
IMC is a leading global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we've been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.

Top Skills

C++
Python
R

What the Team is Saying

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
1,622 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.

Why Work With Us

At IMC, the best ideas win, regardless of hierarchy. We’ve done away with artificial barriers and prioritize our employees. As a result, our people can explore their potential without limits, developing and implementing the systems and strategies that have made us one of the world’s leading liquidity providers.

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