PRAKHAR MEHTA
Senior Associate Trader
Mumbai
Summary
Results-driven Chartered Accountant and Quantitative Options Trader with 2.5+ years of experience in quantitative finance, derivatives trading, and risk-adjusted portfolio optimization. Skilled in Greeks-based strategies, quant research, statistical modeling, and volatility trading. Proven ability to deliver consistent alpha through data-driven decision-making, quant strategy development, and automated backtesting. Proficient in Python, Excel VBA, and financial modeling.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Associate Trader
Neo Wealth and Asset Management
04.2024 - Current
- Designed, implemented, and executed quantitative options trading strategies across equity derivatives, scaling portfolio capital from ₹2 Cr to ₹15 Cr.
- Generated consistent alpha with 12–15% annual ROI using quant models and gamma short strategies, achieving monthly highs of 3–5% and limiting drawdowns to -1–2%.
- Built and maintained quantitative backtesting frameworks in Python, reducing model validation and testing time by 90%.
- Applied quantitative risk assessment models to optimize position sizing, hedging, and capital allocation strategies.
- Leveraged statistical analysis, time-series modeling, and options pricing simulations to refine strategies under different volatility regimes.
Associate Trader
Neo Wealth and Asset Management
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Designed, implemented, and executed quantitative options trading strategies across equity derivatives, scaling portfolio capital from ₹2 Cr to ₹15 Cr.
- Generated consistent alpha with 12–15% annual ROI using quant models and gamma short strategies, achieving monthly highs of 3–5% and limiting drawdowns to -1–2%.
- Built and maintained quantitative backtesting frameworks in Python, reducing model validation and testing time by 90%.
- Applied quantitative risk assessment models to optimize position sizing, hedging, and capital allocation strategies.
- Leveraged statistical analysis, time-series modeling, and options pricing simulations to refine strategies under different volatility regimes.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01.2021
Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com
Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University
03.2020
Skills
- Quantitative Options Trading (Gamma, Delta, Vega, Theta Strategies)
- Quantitative Risk Management & Portfolio Optimization
- Quant Research & Backtesting Methodologies
- Statistical Modeling & Time-Series Forecasting
- Data Analytics using Python
Certification
NISM-Series-VIII: Equity Derivatives Certification Examination
Timeline
NISM-Series-XVI: Commodity Derivatives Certification Examination
05-2024
Senior Associate Trader
Neo Wealth and Asset Management
04.2024 - Current
NISM-Series-VIII: Equity Derivatives Certification Examination
12-2022
Associate Trader
Neo Wealth and Asset Management
12.2022 - 03.2024
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com
Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University
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