Pratham Bhandoria

IIT Bhilai graduate and NISM Series VIII-certified derivatives professional combining live algorithmic execution experience with institutional corporate banking grounding (ICICI Bank). Built a backtesting engine and volatility-clustering (GARCH) models to design and validate an automated Nifty options execution strategy (calendar spreads and straddles), giving hands-on fluency in fast-market decision-making, risk controls, and PnL intuition under real-time pressure. Proven ability to translate market microstructure, options Greeks, and derivatives pricing into clear, client-facing execution plans and market color for institutional counterparties, promoters, and corporate treasuries.

Institutional Equity Dealer at Pcon Research (2025-11 – Present)

Quant Trading Infrastructure

• Built a custom backtesting engine and volatility-clustering (GARCH) models to design and validate an automated Nifty options execution strategy (calendar spreads & straddles), then deployed it live via API-based automated execution - direct, ongoing exposure to real-time execution quality, risk controls, and fast-market decision-making
• Engaged directly with registered Hedge Funds, AIFs, and PMS to understand execution and operational challenges within Indian derivatives markets
• Sourced 5+ qualified institutional leads by framing risk-adjusted option yield frameworks aligned with institutional mandates
• Led portfolio conversations with HNW/UHNW clients, translating market microstructure, moneyness, and options Greeks into clear execution and wealth-preservation narratives

Manager (M1) – Corporate Banking at ICICI Bank (2025-07 – 2025-09)

• Advised corporate clients and treasuries on derivative products (forwards, swaps, options) for currency and equity risk hedging, assessing balance sheets for creditworthiness
• Managed corporate banking client portfolios, liaising directly with Senior Regional Managers and Product Specialists to structure risk-aligned financial and credit solutions
• Expanded client wallet-share by cross-selling treasury and corporate banking solutions, building operational fluency within an institutional banking framework

Equity Derivative Analyst at Self-Managed (2019-04 – 2024-07)

• 5+ years of independent equity and derivatives research specializing in options pricing, volatility regimes, trend-following, and disciplined downside risk management
• Built practical fluency in market mechanics and derivative valuation underpinning credible, fast, high-conviction trading and client discussions

Python Development Intern at Saiket Systems (2024-06 – 2024-07)

• Built backend systems using Django and PostgreSQL for a live application, optimizing queries for efficient data retrieval and storage

B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering – Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai (2021 – 2025)

Class XII – CBSE

Class X – CBSE