Location: Kolkata

Compensation: ₹12–16L CTC, depending on experience and capability

Timing: US market hours (Necessary condition, pre work before US market open is also needed)

We are building a small, rigorous proprietary trading and portfolio management team focused on US equities, options, volatility instruments, and risk-controlled strategies.

We are looking for an exceptionally sharp and disciplined individual who can execute options trades under defined rules, monitor positions in real time, and help manage a conservative portfolio aided by quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities
Execute approved options and equity trades during US market hours
Monitor live positions, risk limits, margin, stop-losses, and exit triggers
Work with quant/research inputs to identify suitable trading opportunities
Prepare payoff analysis, breakeven calculations, scenario analysis, and trade logs
Track market events, volatility, liquidity, earnings, macro data, and sector movements
Assist in managing a conservative portfolio with a focus on capital preservation, liquidity, and controlled risk
Maintain daily trading records, post-trade reviews, and performance attribution
Escalate risks, execution errors, abnormal market behaviour, or rule breaches immediately
Follow strict trading checklists, risk limits,



and approval protocols

Ideal Candidate
Exceptional academic record in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, engineering, commerce, computer science, or a related analytical field
Brilliant Academic record throughout, (10th, 12th, Graduation) - Not less than 85%, can be in any field.
Strong numerical ability and comfort with probability, risk-reward, and data interpretation
Understanding of options, derivatives, equity markets, and volatility
Robust Excel skills; Python or statistical analysis experience is a plus
Calm under pressure and able to make accurate decisions during fast markets
Highly disciplined, detail-oriented, and comfortable following rule-based trading systems
Comfortable working late evening / US market hours from Kolkata
Freshers or candidates with 1–3 years of experience may apply, provided they demonstrate exceptional ability

Significant

This is not a trading tips, advisory, or sales role. The role requires discipline, analytical depth, execution accuracy, and respect for risk. Candidates will be selected through an elaborate mechanism which will include aptitude tests, multiple interview rounds, and practical market exercises.

📌 Portfolio Manager & Options Trader Kolkata Based – Us Markets Kolkata Metropolitan Area
🏢 Sapien+AI
📍 Kolkata Metropolitan Area