Derivatives Expert

Mumbai
Department – Marketing /
Full-time /
On-site
The Upstox Story:
Upstox is one of India's leading Fin-Tech companies with a mission to simplify trading & investing to make it easily accessible to the masses. We aim to enable everyone, from new investors to seasoned traders, to invest across multiple categories with our state-of-the-art trade & investment platform and commission-free pricing. We offer numerous asset categories to invest in, like Stocks, IPOs, Mutual Funds, and more.
By focusing on our customers’ needs and equipping them with personalised yet powerful tools, we witnessed a steep growth of 800% in our customer base from 25 Thousand in 2017 to 2 Lakh in 2019. With 1500% growth in 2020, currently, over 10 million customers trust us with their investment decisions, thus setting us on the course to become an industry-leader in the country. 
Our mission is simple - to break down the complexities of investing and make it more effortless, accessible, affordable, and easy for the masses to adopt. This key principle when infused with intuitive design and leading-edge technology will help us empower every Indian to take control of their investments.
RKSV Securities was founded by Ravi Kumar and Shrinivas Viswanath in 2009 and was soon graced by Kavitha Subramanian as the third co-founder in 2016. Backed by Ratan Tata, Upstox had raised $4 million in Series A funding in early 2016 that was led by Kalaari Capital. The Series B funding round scaled multifold and witnessed an investment of $25 million by US-based investment firm - Tiger Global Management in September 2019. 
We have a team of highly skilled technology and finance professionals, and are currently looking for highly motivated field experts to be part of our high-energy team. 

Here is what you need to know about this role:
Job Title: Manager - Derivatives (SME)
Location: Mumbai

Responsibilities:
Conducting engaging training sessions on Futures & Options (F&O) -trading and derivatives for Upstox clients and UpLearn users, ensuring a deep understanding of concepts, strategies, and risk management techniques.
Developing engaging and informative content on Derivatives including videos, blogs, presentations and other educational materials.
Collaborating with the UpLearn team to devise effective strategies for expanding financial literacy initiatives Pan-India.
Teaching and participating in outreach activities to promote financial education, including workshops, webinars, and community events.
Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including subject matter experts, tutors, industry professionals and educational institutions.

Your way to impact:
Be self-driven / quick starter
Have an ownership mindset
Aggressively drive and deliver results

Requirements:
Bachelors/Masters degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, and a CMT / CFA is preferred.
Proven experience in options trading and derivatives, with a minimum of 8-12 years of relevant work experience.
Exceptional teaching and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen understanding of financial markets and risk management principles.
Demonstrated expertise in creating high-quality educational content, particularly in the field of Futures and Options trading.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently with minimal supervision.
Passion for promoting financial literacy and empowering individuals to make informed financial decisions.
Flexibility to travel for workshops, seminars, or client meetings, as required.

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Upstox is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.