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Karthik Bhimavarapu

Bengaluru

Summary

Analytical and innovation-driven finance professional with hands-on experience in research, strategy, and product development. Led trading operations and contributed to AI-driven platform design at a quant start-up, with a strong focus on market validation and investor support. Skilled in synthesizing complex technical and business data into actionable insights. Passionate about emerging technologies and turning abstract ideas into structured, impactful projects.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Derivatives Trading Desk Manager

Mathmind Labs Pvt Ltd (AlphanumeriQ.ai)
Bengaluru
09.2024 - 11.2024

(Continued the same role after an internal transition from Innovate Networks due to restructuring)

  • Continued leading the Indian derivatives desk post-transition, with the same team and strategy scope.
  • Sustained trading performance, and investor communication, while optimizing platform rollout and portfolio execution.

Derivatives Trading Desk Manager

Innovate Networks E-Services Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Spearheaded the development and management of the Indian derivatives trading desk, achieving a 100% return in three years.
  • Oversaw the research and implementation of currency trading strategies, significantly enhancing portfolio performance with a consistent 15% annual return, post-expenses.
  • Architected AlphanumeriQ.ai, a modular AI-powered trading platform launched in phased rollouts integrating strategy simulators, execution engines, NLP-based AI assistants, and performance-driven copy trading.
  • Collaborated closely with investors during the fundraising phase to align product roadmap with market expectations and drive capital strategy.

Global Markets Analyst

Innovate Networks E-Services Pvt Ltd (PureAlpha)
Bengaluru
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Managed and mentored research teams in the creation and validation of innovative trading strategies, enhancing the firm's capabilities in global markets.
  • Conducted extensive research across various asset classes, contributing to foundational trading strategies that propelled the firm's growth.
  • Coordinated with technology teams to back-test and deploy strategies, ensuring robustness and scalability.

Global Markets Intern

Innovate Networks E-Services Pvt Ltd (PureAlpha)
Bengaluru
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Contributed to the development of trading strategies across FX, indices, metals, and crypto markets, gaining hands-on exposure to multi-asset trading environments.
  • Assisted in portfolio monitoring and trade execution, gradually taking on responsibilities in real-time decision-making.
  • Supported risk management and performance review processes through analytical dashboards and trade summaries.

(PureAlpha was a sister concern of Innovate Networks, and later rebranded as AlphanumeriQ.ai)

Education

BBA - Finance And Analytics

Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JASoM)
Mumbai
09-2022

Skills

  • Quantitative analysis
  • Risk management
  • Strategy development
  • Technical and fundamental analysis
  • MS Excel and SPSS
  • Communication
  • Leadership and team management
  • Adaptability
  • Problem solving
  • Stakeholder engagement

Certification

  • Financial Risk Management (FRM-L1)
  • Quantitative Portfolio Management
  • Financial Modelling & Valuation
  • Bloomberg Market Concepts

Publications

  • Empirical Evidence on the Effect of Dividend Announcement on Stock Return (SSRN)

Languages

Telugu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Derivatives Trading Desk Manager

Mathmind Labs Pvt Ltd (AlphanumeriQ.ai)
09.2024 - 11.2024

Derivatives Trading Desk Manager

Innovate Networks E-Services Pvt Ltd
02.2024 - 06.2024

Global Markets Analyst

Innovate Networks E-Services Pvt Ltd (PureAlpha)
08.2022 - 01.2024

Global Markets Intern

Innovate Networks E-Services Pvt Ltd (PureAlpha)
02.2022 - 07.2022

BBA - Finance And Analytics

Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JASoM)
Karthik Bhimavarapu