MOHIT SHARMA
Delhi
Summary
Accomplished Derivatives Trader and Analyst at SHARMA CAPITALS, leveraging a deep understanding of options theory and exceptional quantitative analysis skills to drive profitable trading strategies and robust portfolio management. Demonstrated success in risk management and verified P&L oversight, achieving significant market gains. Adept at fostering client relationships and adapting to market volatilities, ensuring consistent performance and compliance. Strategically-minded Derivatives Trader known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in risk management, quantitative analysis, and market trend forecasting. Excel in critical thinking, decision-making under pressure, and adaptability to rapidly changing markets. Confident in leveraging strong analytical skills to deliver consistent results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Derivatives Trader
SHARMA CAPITALS
Delhi
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Conducted research and analysis of derivative markets to identify opportunities for profit.
- Analyzed market data to assess price movements, trends and volatility.
- Forecasted generation costs, market prices and demand to make accurate trading decisions.
- Developed trading strategies utilizing derivatives such as futures, options, swaps and forwards.
- Adapted quickly to changing market conditions in order to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Assessed potential impact of news announcements on the value of derivatives contracts.
- Tracked daily P&L figures for all open positions in order to ensure profitability targets were met.
- Managed margin accounts by monitoring collateral requirements and adjusting positions accordingly.
- Provided advice and guidance on hedging strategies for clients using derivatives instruments.
- Monitored and managed risk across a portfolio of derivatives positions.
- Participated in industry conferences, seminars and webinars related to derivatives trading.
- Developed new practices to increase efficient delivery of commodities and product process compliance.
- Executed trades in multiple derivative markets on behalf of clients or the firm.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of regulations governing the trading of derivatives products.
- Executed trades in a timely manner according to established risk management guidelines.
- Monitored market conditions to identify profitable opportunities in the options markets.
- Analyzed markets on both a technical and fundamental basis to optimize trading opportunities from both an entry and exit standpoint, taking real-time investment decisions using short-term and long-term trading strategies based on fundamental analysis, technical analysis (Fibonacci levels, candlestick patterns, technical indicators such as RSI, MA, EMA, VWAP), hedging techniques, and price action. Continuously adjusted inputs into trading models to accurately reflect current market conditions, thus allowing a clear picture of how to take advantage of different VIX, IV, and HV spreads, implied in spot vs. future, with proper risk.
- I have been focused on risk management via various methods, like calculating exposure per lot, VAR, and position sizing. Identified and analyzed trends using strong quantitative skills to execute profitable trades by taking advantage of skewness in option premiums when near expiry, and used this knowledge in mean reversion trades. .
Derivatives Analyst
SHARMA CAPITALS
Delhi
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Analyzed financial markets and developed trading ideas based on fundamental and technical analysis.
- Built relationships with institutional investors, brokers and other market participants.
- Maintained accurate records of all trades executed.
- Monitored market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers to evaluate opportunities to reduce costs.
- Discussed ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, adding value and aiding business performance for continuous improvement.
- Executed trades on behalf of clients, ensuring that transactions were compliant with regulations.
- Researched new derivative products available in the marketplace.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Applications - Financial Analysis
GURU GOBIND SINGH INDRAPRASTHA UNIVERSITY
12-2016
HIGHER SECONDARY CERTIFICATE - SCIENCE STREAM (65.50%)
FLORA DALE SCHOOL
05-2012
Skills
- Deep understanding of options theory and options pricing
- Quantitative analysis
- Trading strategies
- Portfolio management
- P&L management
- Hedging techniques
- Technical analysis
- Profit analysis
- Market research
- Risk management
Affiliations
10 times zerodha challenge winner
played volleyball at zonal level
Timeline
Derivatives Trader
SHARMA CAPITALS
01.2022 - 04.2024
Derivatives Analyst
SHARMA CAPITALS
01.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Computer Applications - Financial Analysis
GURU GOBIND SINGH INDRAPRASTHA UNIVERSITY
HIGHER SECONDARY CERTIFICATE - SCIENCE STREAM (65.50%)
FLORA DALE SCHOOL
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