23 Investment Trader jobs in India

• Analyst Roles & responsibilities:Working on back office and middle office processes for financial institutions
• Handling different stages of client/product life cycle across stages - KYC, reference data management, legal docs, loans, portfolio reconciliation, document capture, system reconciliation, pre and post settlements, brokerage functions, drafting, trade support, corporate actions, tax operations etc.
• Expected to work on Data capture, cataloguing, data processing, system inputs and updates, reconciliations, settlements and fund transfers
• Preparation of reports using MS Excel
• Role could entail external interaction with agents/counterparties/clients to solve queries and discrepancies related to the process. This could be telephonic or through emails
• Risk identification and escalation, timely escalation of outstanding issues to clients
• Working on various trade support activities across the Trade Lifecycle like Trade Confirmation matching, Trade Pre-Settlements support, Front office to back-office reconciliation of trade position, Report generations, Settlements of Cash Flows coming from various trading events like Interest or Premium, Operations of Syndicated Loans, Corporate action set-up and operations
• Working on other capital market operational tasks other than Trade Life-cycle support like Reference Data support, Regulatory reporting (Swaps Data Repository, SDR, Know Your Customer (KYC), various front-office and back-office reconciliations
• Job would require the candidate to learn and master various financial products including Equity Securities and Derivatives, Interest Rates Swaps, FX Spot, Options, Futures, Credit Derivatives Swaps, Commodities Derivatives and Fixed Income products (e.g. Corporate and Treasury Bonds)

Technical and Functional Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree (B.com, BBA, BBM, BCA) / Master's Degree (M.com, MBA, PGDM)
• 0 to 2 years of experience in investment banking operations involving projects people, process and client management.
• Should have basic knowledge of finance, trade life cycle, investment banking, and derivatives.
• High levels of energy enthusiasm, commitment and productivity, Proactive, effective influencer, result oriented.
• Should be good with logical and quantitative abilities to derive information from data.
• Time management and ability to resolve issues quickly.
• Above average in planning, organizing and time management.

Strategy

• Develop the Bank's relationships with clients (Corporates and commercial banking clients) through marketing and sales of multiple Financial Market products like FX, Options, Rates and Money Market products (Refer to P3 objectives for individual product requirements) for India
• Work with clients in conjunction with Relationship Managers, and other colleagues in sales, research and trading to develop a thorough understanding of each prospective client's Financial Market business needs. Establish an engagement strategy designed to meet those needs.
• Develop a productive working relationship with the client's key decision makers.
• Work with Relationship Managers and Originate new clients to market and sell Financial Market products
• Diligent coverage of the daily flow business meeting all required standards and procedures
• Assist the automation of product offering to Clients
• Emphasis on cross asset and cross boarder collaboration in order maximise client service and returns
• Drive the client engagement for RWA optimisation to improve the overall FM product RoRWA

Business

• Drive active management of key clients to grow the FM wallet
• Provide direction, migrate best practices, challenge country performance and utilise MIS to drive results
• Build stronger and deeper relationships with clients by bridging silos across the other Products and Segments
• Enhance communication and connect different regions to replicate ideas that have worked in other regions.
• Provide seamless backup for team members when they are unavailable to deal with their own clients.
• Facilitate deal origination
• Actively engage FM Structuring teams to facilitate optimum client risk solutions

Processes

• Liaising with clients and executing trades and orders in line with SCB's policy and procedures consistent with all FM Sales staff globally including Order Handling, Record Keeping and Best Execution
• Monitor the utilization of each client's trading limits with SCB, obtain specific approval for any excess likely to arise as a result of a particular transaction
• Continued provision of best-in-class service to help build the financial markets relationship.
• Taking responsibility for the global financial markets relationship for key clients where appropriate. This will require liaison with Relationship Managers and SCB product specialists in other regions in which clients are active, to help build the global franchise with dedicated coverage accounts.
• Maintain an updated account plan for Financial Markets products for each client. Use to identify potential relationship growth areas and create action plans for addressing opportunities accordingly.
• Proactive engagement with clients, and timely delivery of relevant market intelligence. Always respond to requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Take ownership of all aspects of service delivery to the client within financial markets, including support functions such as operations.
• Assist in setting up adequate infrastructure to facilitate dealing (book platform, PPG, CA monitoring, seeing approvals with TCRM/GMR/LC etc) to ensure that the team as a collective is enabled and effective.
• Drive/follow Financial Market themes and key initiatives and close alignment with the risk books.

People & Talent

• Champion and act as a role model of the Group's values and culture.
• Ensuring delivery of the business' short- and long-term goals
• Driving an environment of collaboration, both within the team; across the region and wider Group, to ensure issues are raised and blockages are resolved in the timely manner.

Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with the risk management processes in place.
• Ensure that adequate and appropriate systems and controls are in place to comply with Group and Business policies, procedures, standards, and codes, including those governing Risk types, Compliance, Technology and Operations, Finance and Reputation.
• Monitor all major risk issues and concentrations. Where appropriate, direct remedial action and/or ensure adequate reporting to the Board and its Risk Committees.
• Adherence to all Group Policies and relevant legislation covering credit, operational, reputational risk among others.
• Commitment to Group Code of Conduct
• Encourage and ensure timely completion of all e-leaning, attestations and requests for information.

Governance

• Promote an environment where compliance with internal control functions and the external regulatory framework is a central priority of business.
• Comply with internal policies, procedures, codes and applicable external laws and regulations and adhere to the expected high standards set out in the FM Code of Conduct.
• Responsible for assessing the effectiveness of the Group's arrangements to deliver effective governance, oversight and controls in the business and, if necessary, oversee changes in these areas
• Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role.
• Willingness to 'speak up' in the event of any realised or perceived breach of group conduct rules or laws by colleagues
• Willingness to work with any local regulators in an open and cooperative manner.

Regulatory & Business Conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group's Values and Code of Conduct. 
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.
• Lead to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank's Conduct Principles: (Fair Outcomes for Clients; Effective Financial Markets; Financial Crime Compliance; The Right Environment.) 

Key stakeholders

• Institutional & corporate clients – senior personnel and key decision makers
• CCIB and product partners across the bank
• FMSTT
• Regional FM Sales
• Product management teams
• Structuring management teams
• Trading
• Technology, Finance, control and risk functions

Other Responsibilities

• Embed Here for good and Group's brand and values in India FM Corporate Sales Team; Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures; 

Skills and Experience

• Products – Foreign Exchange
• Products – Rates
• Products – FX Options

Qualifications

• Education - MBA in Finance

• Develop, validate, and implement sophisticated quantitative models for pricing, risk management, and trading strategies across various asset classes.
• Analyze market data, identify patterns, and extract actionable insights to inform investment decisions.
• Collaborate with front-office teams (traders, portfolio managers) to understand their quantitative needs and develop tailored solutions.
• Build and maintain high-quality code for model implementation, back-testing, and production deployment using languages like Python, R, C++, or Java.
• Conduct rigorous statistical analysis and hypothesis testing on market phenomena and model performance.
• Research and apply advanced mathematical techniques, including stochastic calculus, time series analysis, and machine learning, to financial problems.
• Prepare detailed documentation of models, methodologies, and results for internal review and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to the development of risk management frameworks and stress testing methodologies.
• Present complex quantitative findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay current with financial market developments, regulatory changes, and advancements in quantitative finance.
• Mentor junior quantitative analysts and contribute to the team's analytical capabilities.
• Perform sensitivity analysis and scenario modeling to assess model robustness and potential impacts.

• Master's or PhD degree in a quantitative field such as Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Computer Science.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in quantitative analysis within the financial services industry.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, C++, or Java, with experience in scientific computing libraries.
• In-depth knowledge of financial markets, derivatives pricing, and risk management concepts.
• Experience with financial modeling, statistical analysis, and data visualization tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques applied to finance is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements in the financial sector is advantageous.

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis of public and private companies, industries, and economic conditions.
• Develop sophisticated financial models to forecast company performance, valuation, and investment returns.
• Analyze financial statements, market data, and industry reports to identify investment trends and opportunities.
• Prepare detailed investment research reports, recommendations, and presentations for senior management and clients.
• Monitor and track the performance of investment portfolios, providing regular updates and analysis.
• Evaluate macroeconomic factors and their potential impact on investment strategies.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers to develop and refine investment strategies.
• Perform due diligence on potential investments and assess associated risks.
• Stay current with financial market developments, regulatory changes, and best practices.
• Utilize financial databases and software (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv) effectively.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Contribute to the firm's investment committee meetings and decision-making processes.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to team development.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards.

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• CFA charterholder or progress towards CFA qualification is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in investment analysis, equity research, or portfolio management.
• Proven expertise in financial modeling, valuation methodologies, and statistical analysis.
• Strong understanding of capital markets, financial instruments, and investment strategies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling software, and databases.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information effectively.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with quantitative analysis and data visualization tools is a plus.

• Design, develop, and implement quantitative models for pricing derivatives, risk management, and algorithmic trading strategies.
• Conduct in-depth statistical analysis of market data to identify trading opportunities and patterns.
• Build and maintain robust trading systems and infrastructure.
• Backtest and validate trading models using historical and real-time data.
• Collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to understand market needs and translate them into quantitative solutions.
• Monitor the performance of trading strategies and make necessary adjustments.
• Research and implement cutting-edge quantitative techniques and methodologies.
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of data inputs and model outputs.
• Communicate complex quantitative concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay updated on financial market trends and regulatory changes.

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative finance, hedge funds, or investment banking.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing quantitative trading models and strategies.
• Expertise in statistical modeling, time series analysis, and machine learning techniques.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, R, or MATLAB.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives), and risk management principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing remote team.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with large datasets and data visualization tools is a plus.

• Develop and implement risk management frameworks and models.
• Conduct quantitative analysis of market, credit, and operational risks.
• Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and prepare risk reports for senior management.
• Assess the impact of economic and market changes on the organization's risk profile.
• Collaborate with business units to identify and address emerging risks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and industry standards.
• Contribute to the development of stress testing and scenario analysis.
• Propose strategies and controls to mitigate identified risks.
• Maintain and enhance risk management systems and tools.
• Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on risk assessment methodologies.