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Discretionary Trader – Derivatives / Multi Asset Mumbai (India)

Nuvama Group
Full Timejunior
Mumbai, Maharashtra, INPosted April 9, 2026

Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced discretionary trader with a proven and verifiable track record managing a minimum of ₹15 Crore trading capital . The role involves actively trading and managing risk across equity, index derivatives, commodities, or other liquid asset classes .

The ideal candidate should have demonstrated the ability to generate consistent risk-adjusted returns while managing institutional-sized capital .

Key Responsibilities

  • Independently manage and deploy ₹15Cr+ trading capital across derivatives or underlying markets.
  • Execute discretionary trading strategies based on market structure, volatility dynamics, macro developments, and technical analysis.
  • Trade across instruments such as:

Index derivatives

Equity derivatives

Commodities

Global markets (if applicable)

  • Identify high-probability opportunities in:

Directional trades

Volatility trades

Spread strategies

Event-driven setups

  • Actively manage portfolio risk including:

Position sizing

Drawdown control

Portfolio exposure across asset classes

  • Maintain detailed trade logs and performance records .
  • Continuously monitor global macro events, liquidity conditions, and volatility regimes .

Required Experience

  • Minimum 3+ years of active trading experience.
  • Direct experience managing ₹15 Crore or more trading capital.
  • Verifiable trading track record (broker statements, audited performance, or equivalent proof).
  • Experience trading equity, derivatives, commodities, or other liquid markets .
  • Robust understanding of:

Risk management

Derivatives pricing

Market microstructure

  • Ability to perform across multiple market regimes .
  • Robust discipline in capital preservation and risk management .

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