Equity Analyst

Are you interested in Equity Research? Do you have an analytical mind and excellent quantitative skills? Does pricing and trading equity derivatives sound exciting to you?

If so, you might be the perfect fit for our burgeoning India office and wider APAC Equity Team. We are looking for a talented Equity Analyst to provide real-time news analysis and fundamental research on industries and companies in India. You will be collaborating closely with other Analysts and Traders to help generate timely trade ideas with a focus on Indian equities. Are you ready?

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Own news-reading and analysis, providing market updates to morning meetings, writing morning/weekly wraps of relevant market observations, and forecast upcoming market moving catalysts.
• From prep work, generate timely trade ideas working with traders.
• Achieve this through:
• Data gathering, analysis, interpretation, and visualization efforts for fundamental analysis projects.
• Providing real-time news monitoring and fundamental research on industries and companies.
• Communicating with listed companies for operation updates.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably economics, finance, science / engineering based, Chartered Accountant
• 5+ years’ experience in relevant role as an analyst, strategist or equivalent
• Keen demonstrable interest in global markets, economics, and politics.
• English and Indian language skills
• Basic technical ability in programming in Python
• Experience in volatility trading or research

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

• The chance to work alongside diverse, intelligent, and driven peers in a rewarding environment.
• Competitive remuneration, including an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlements.
• Training, mentorship, and personal development opportunities.

As an intentionally flat organisation, we believe that great ideas and impact can come from everyone. We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive. Every person at Optiver should feel included, valued, and respected, because we believe our best work is done together.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.