Role Overview

We are looking for a senior commodity derivatives trader to lead the long side of our Commodity Long/Short strategy, with a clear pathway to independently managing a full-scale commodity long/short fund.

This is a front-office, P&L-accountable; role with end-to-end ownership of trade ideas, portfolio construction, risk management and investment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the development and implementation of the long-side strategy across commodity markets.
- Generate and evaluate high-conviction trade ideas across futures, options and spreads.
- Take full ownership of position sizing, portfolio construction, risk management and P&L;.
- Develop investment views by synthesising macro, fundamental and technical factors.
- Clearly articulate the thesis behind each trade, key risks, invalidation points and its role within the overall portfolio.
- Build and scale the strategy independently, with a high degree of ownership and limited handholding.
- Monitor market developments, portfolio exposures and risk on an ongoing basis.
- Over time, take ownership of the broader Commodity Long/Short strategy and progress towards a leadership and investor-facing role.

Experience & Qualifications

- 7–10 years of relevant experience in commodity derivatives trading.
- Strong experience across futures, options and spreads.
- Experience across one or more commodity segments such as energy, bullion,



metals or agriculture.
- Demonstrable and verifiable, attributable trading track record.
- Strong understanding of MCX/NCDEX and global commodity benchmarks including COMEX, ICE and LME.
- Understanding of the Indian regulatory environment, including SEBI regulations and exchange margin frameworks, would be an advantage.
- Graduate/postgraduate degree from a premier institute such as IIT, IIM, ISB, NIT or a global equivalent.

Core Competencies

- Solid independent and structured thinking.
- Ability to develop investment frameworks and translate them into actionable trades.
- Strong analytical and quantitative ability.
- High ownership and accountability for investment outcomes.
- Strong understanding of portfolio risk and position sizing.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
- Clear communication and ability to articulate investment views and trade rationales.

What We Are Looking For
- Ideas-first mindset with a strong focus on generating differentiated investment opportunities.
- High-performance, low-ego approach to working.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to build a strategy from the ground up.
- Strong temperament to manage risk and perform in a P&L-driven; environment.
- Ambition and capability to grow into a strategy leadership and investor-facing role.

📌 Senior Commodity Derivatives Trader (Mumbai)
🏢 Alpha Alternatives
📍 Mumbai