Nishant Kumar (Nish)

Quantitative Analyst and Python developer with live experience trading Crude Oil futures and spread products, and researching U.S. SOFR rate markets at a global proprietary trading firm. Skilled at building Python-based backtesting and market-analytics tools, translating large historical datasets into actionable trading insight, and managing risk in fast-moving markets.

Financial Markets Analyst at Futures First (2025-07 – Present)

• Traded Crude Oil futures, calendar spreads, and fly spreads across the CME and ICE exchanges, managing directional and relative-value risk in a live book under volatile market conditions.
• Researched and analyzed U.S. SOFR rate products (SR1, SR3, ZQ) to track short-term rate expectations and inform trading and hedging decisions.
• Designed and built Python-based backtesting tools to evaluate trading strategies against historical futures data, streamlining strategy validation and reducing manual analysis effort.
• Conducted quantitative market analysis in Excel to support daily trading decisions, scenario analysis, and risk assessment.
• Earned a performance bonus in the first trading trimester in recognition of P&L contribution and disciplined risk management.

B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering – National Institute of Technology, Patna (2021 – 2025)