Dhiraj Yadav

Equity Derivatives & Research Associate with 2.5 years of experience in derivatives trading, fundamental analysis, and equity research across NSE/BSE-listed instruments. Applies a disciplined breakout trading approach where technical setups (VCP, Cup & Handle, Tight Flag, Demand/Supply Zones) are qualified through Mark Minervini's CANSLIM fundamental criteria before entry. Proficient in designing and executing non-directional index options strategies — including Iron Fly and Iron Condor — as well as directional F&O setups with real-time position adjustments (rolling strikes, adding legs, shifting bias) to protect capital and lock in gains.

Experienced in promoter integrity checks, DCF & reverse DCF valuation, Beneish M-Score forensic screening, and P&L risk monitoring with pre-defined trade-level risk limits. Skilled in managing portfolio exposure ahead of macro events such as general elections, quarterly results, and RBI policy announcements. Seeking to contribute derivatives expertise and research rigour to an institutional equity research or fund management desk.

Trader & Research Associate - Anugrah Investment (Family Office) - Mumbai

(2023-07 - 2026-03)

• Fundamental Stock Evaluation: Analysed companies for high-growth potential by studying revenue growth trajectory, profitability trends, and sector tailwinds to identify quality investment candidates.
• Promoter & Governance Screening: Investigated promoter backgrounds for fraud, scam involvement, and corporate governance red flags before recommending stocks for the portfolio.
• Sector & Growth Assessment: Identified and tracked high-growth sectors, mapping individual companies to sector cycles to time entries effectively.
• Breakout Trading with Fundamental Qualification: Identified technical breakout setups (VCP, Cup & Handle, Tight Flag) and Demand/Supply Zones, taking trades only when the stock met Mark Minervini's CANSLIM fundamental criteria — ensuring every entry was backed by strong earnings growth, institutional sponsorship, and sector leadership.
• Watchlist Curation: Built and maintained curated watchlists of fundamentally and technically strong stocks as an actionable pipeline for trade ideas.
• Index Futures Trading: Executed directional trades in index futures, managing intraday and positional positions based on market structure and trend analysis.
• Position Sizing & Risk Management: Determined appropriate position sizes based on account risk parameters and managed portfolio exposure ahead of major events such as general elections, quarterly results, and RBI policy announcements.

Sales CASA Officer - Yes Bank Ltd. - Mumbai

(2022-04 - 2022-10)

• Acquired CASA and salary accounts while cross-selling multiple banking products including savings accounts, current accounts, and salary account packages.
• Focused on acquiring new clients in the branch's catchment area, building strong relationships, expanding the liability book, and generating branch revenue.
• Achieved an average monthly sales figure of approximately INR 1.5 lakhs, consistently meeting and contributing to team targets.
• Developed strong client communication, needs assessment, and financial product pitching skills applicable to investor relations and equity sales environments.

B.Com - Guru Nanak College, Mumbai (2021)

HSC Commerce - Shri Banshidhar Aggarwal Model School & Jr. College (2018)

SSC - Sitaram Prakash High School (2016)