AVP – RESEARCH

Job Description:

Role Overview

Bigul is looking for an AVP – Research to lead its research and market intelligence function, with deep expertise in Algo trading, derivatives/options, technical analysis and quantitative research.

The role will be responsible for building a differentiated research capability that delivers actionable, data-driven insights, trading strategies and investment intelligence for Bigul's customers, while strengthening Bigul's positioning as a trusted platform for serious traders and investors.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Market Intelligence

• Lead the research function covering equities, derivatives, options, indices and broader market trends.
• Develop actionable market views, trading ideas, technical setups and investment insights.
• Build research frameworks and methodologies that are differentiated, consistent and data-driven.
• Track market trends, sectors, stocks, volatility, momentum and other key market indicators.

Options & Trading Research

• Develop expertise-driven research on options strategies, volatility, open interest, option chains, Greeks, spreads and derivatives positioning.
• Identify short-term trading opportunities using technical, derivatives and quantitative signals.
• Develop and evaluate trading strategies across different market conditions.
• Create research products such as trade ideas, strategy reports, market outlooks, options strategies and technical screens.

Technical & Quantitative Analysis

• Build systematic approaches using technical indicators, price/volume analysis, quantitative models and statistical techniques.
• Develop quantitative screens, signals and scoring models for stocks and trading opportunities.
• Back-test strategies and evaluate their performance, risk and robustness.
• Leverage data and technology to improve the speed, quality and scalability of research.

Customer-Facing Research

• Convert complex research into simple, actionable insights for retail traders and investors.
• Collaborate with Product, Marketing and Content teams to build research-led customer engagement.
• Support webinars, videos, market commentary and other thought-leadership initiatives.
• Help build Bigul's reputation as a credible and differentiated research and trading intelligence platform.

Team & Governance

• Build and lead a high-quality research team across fundamental, technical, derivatives and quantitative research.
• Establish research processes, quality standards and performance measurement frameworks.
• Ensure research and communication adhere to applicable SEBI regulations and internal compliance standards.
• Work closely with Product, Technology, Marketing and Business teams to convert research capabilities into customer value.

Brand Visibility, Content & Community

• Build Bigul's research-led brand visibility by creating high-quality, consistent and differentiated market content across YouTube, social media, webinars, articles, newsletters and other digital channels.
• Develop and nurture trading and investing communities that encourage meaningful engagement and position Bigul's research team as a trusted source of market intelligence.
• Work closely with Marketing and Growth teams to convert research insights into compelling content, thought leadership and community initiatives that increase brand awareness, customer engagement and organic customer acquisition.

Candidate Profile

• 10–15+ years of experience in equity/derivatives research, Algo trading, quantitative research or capital markets.
• Deep expertise in options, derivatives, technical analysis and trading strategies.
• Strong understanding of options Greeks, volatility, option chains, OI analysis, price action and market microstructure.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with experience in back-testing, statistical analysis, quantitative models and systematic strategies.
• Experience with research/trading platforms, market data, charting and analytical tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate sophisticated market analysis into clear customer-facing insights.
• Experience in stock broking, fintech, investment platforms, proprietary trading, research houses or capital markets preferred.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as CFA, FRM, NISM or equivalent would be an advantage.