Manish Malhotra — Business Development Executive

Profile: Head of Algo Trading – Stock and Commodities | Market Making Expert Seasoned professional with deep expertise in Derivatives Trading across Equity and Commodity markets, Algo/Quant-based Arbitrage, and Market Making. With a proven track record of leading high-performance trading teams, I specialize in designing and executing algorithmic strategies that capitalize on market inefficiencies across both asset classes. Currently heading an advanced Algo Trading Desk, I oversee the end-to-end development and deployment of high-frequency strategies, including arbitrage (cash-futures, inter-exchange, calendar spreads), delta-neutral option strategies, and volatility-based scalping models. My trading approach integrates risk-managed execution, robust infrastructure (Colo environment), and latency-optimized decision engines. Core Competencies: Algorithmic Trading (Equity & Commodity): Expert in building latency-sensitive arbitrage and market-making models across NSE, BSE, MCX using co-location infrastructure. Options Strategies: Specialized in delta-neutral, calendar spreads, box spreads, iron condors, and dynamic hedging using Greeks-based risk frameworks. Market Making: Proficient in liquidity provision models for commodity and equity derivative instruments, including order book dynamics and quote management. Contract Structuring: Played a lead role in designing and launching commodity derivative contracts for Steel and Cotton on MCX, with a focus on hedging viability and stakeholder participation. Procurement & Physical Market Operations: Domain expert in oilseed and edible oil procurement. Experience in integrating physical supply chain insights into futures trading strategies. E-Auction and Agri Trading Ecosystem: Deep involvement in digital commodity auctions for organizations like HAFED, NAFED, and Markfed across key crops including cotton, mustardseed, wheat, and paddy. Precision Farming: Technologically driven practitioner of polyhouse farming (cucumber, tomato, capsicum) with expertise in optimizing agri-yield through climate-controlled agri-tech interventions.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech expert specializing in algorithmic trading and market making.

Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India

Experience: 22 yrs 6 mos

Skills

Algorithmic Trading
Risk Management
Commodity Trading
Agriculture
E-auction
Training
Procurement

Career Highlights

Expert in algorithmic trading and market making.
Proven track record in leading high-performance trading teams.
Specialized in designing high-frequency trading strategies.

Work Experience

Findoc

Vice President (7 yrs)

Vice President-Retail,Quant and ALGO Desk (3 yrs 2 mos)

NCDEX

Manish (7 mos)

Business Development Manager (3 yrs 1 mo)

Wizard Investments

Head Business Development (1 yr 1 mo)

VAATIKA FARMS

Precision Farming : Vegetables and Cereals (1 yr)

National Spot Exchange Ltd.

Manager (5 yrs 4 mos)

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd.

Asst. Manager (4 yrs 7 mos)

Bunge

Officer Commodities (9 mos)

Education

Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies at Harvard University

MBA at Punjab Technical University

Brand Management :Brand Management: Aligning Business at University of London

Medical Science at Gobindgarh Public School

at University of London

NISM -V A at National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)

Manish Malhotra

Business Development Executive

New Delhi, Delhi, India22 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in algorithmic trading and market making.
Proven track record in leading high-performance trading teams.
Specialized in designing high-frequency trading strategies.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech expert specializing in algorithmic trading and market making.

Contact

malhotramanish1@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Algorithmic TradingRisk ManagementCommodity TradingAgricultureE-auctionTrainingProcurement

Other Skills

ALGO TradingArbitrage TradingBusiness NetworkingBusiness PlanningCareer ManagementCash and Carry Desk ManagementCommodityCommodity ALGO TradingCommodity ArbitrageCommodity DerivativesConsultingE-Auction ManagementE-ProcurementEquities ALGO TradingFinancial Markets

About

Experience

Findoc

2 roles

Vice President

Promoted

Mar 2019 – Present · 7 yrs

Vice President-Retail,Quant and ALGO Desk

Mar 2019 – May 2022 · 3 yrs 2 mos

1. Setting up of Commodities ALGO Trading Desk
2.Setting up of Equities ALGO Trading and HFT Desk for Futures and Options
3.Commodity Arbitrage Desk -NCDEX and MCX - Calendar Spread , Cash & Carry , Options and Index
4. API Based Algo Desk - Fintrader , Tradetron and Algo Bulls
5. Risk Management
6. Fund Management and Portfolio Optimization of Clients

Commodity ALGO TradingEquities ALGO TradingHigh-Frequency TradingCommodity ArbitrageRisk ManagementFund Management+2

Ncdex

2 roles

Manish

Promoted

Aug 2018 – Mar 2019 · 7 mos

1. Setting up ALGO and Manual Jobbing Desk in my Region : Vikson Commodities,Uklana Commodities ,Crimson Commodities and FINDOC Commodities
2. Cash and Carry Desk : Master Capital ,Shakti Alpha,Khandelia Oil Mill and FINDOC Commodities
3. Training of Retail Brokers,Dealers and Clients for Fundamentals, Cash and Carry and Delivery :
Master Capital,Share Khan,SMC,Angel,Motilal Oswal,Reliance,Religare
4. Handling over 80 + members in Region of Delhi,Himachal,J & K, Punjab and Haryana

ALGO TradingTrainingCash and Carry Desk ManagementAlgorithmic Trading

Business Development Manager

Jul 2015 – Aug 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo

1.Setting up of Jobbing and Arbitrage Desk
2.Designing Risk Management Strategies for the Corporate Members for COMMODITIES : COTTON,CHANA,Edible Oil and Oil Seeds , GUAR SEED and GUAR GUM
3.Increasing Retail Client Participation-Conducted Training for Regional Heads, Sales Team and Dealers of Reliance Commodities,SHARE KHAN,RELIGARE,EDELWEISS,MOTILAL OSWAL,KARVY,ANAND RATHI,KOTAK,SMC,SWASTIKA,MONARCH
4.Managing 35 Members in my Region
5.Adding New Commodities to NCDEX Platform
6.TECHNICAL AND FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS OF COMMODITIES TRADED ON NCDEX :
CHANA,GUARSEED ,GUAR GUM, SOYABEAN,RM SEED,COTTON,KAPAS,REF SOY OIL,KAPAS KHAL

Jobbing Desk SetupRisk ManagementTraining

Wizard investments

Head Business Development

Jun 2014 – Jul 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo · Ludhiana

1. Set up a 5 Traders Jobbing Desk for Arbitrage and Technical Chart based trading in Commodity : Calendar Spread ,High Low Break out Strategy
2. Cash and Carry Desk for Clients
3. Consulting Members for setting up a Cash and Carry Desk and Exchange Documentation

Jobbing Desk SetupConsultingCash and Carry Desk ManagementCommodity Trading

Vaatika farms

Precision Farming : Vegetables and Cereals

Jun 2014 – Jun 2015 · 1 yr · Punjab, India

Precision Farming of Vegetables : Coloured Capsicum,Tomatoes, Seedless Cucumber in Polyhouse and Selling to Retail Consumer

Precision FarmingVegetable CultivationAgriculture

National spot exchange ltd.

Manager

Jan 2009 – May 2014 · 5 yrs 4 mos

1. 1.Started E-Auction of Rice, Rice Paddy,Bajra,Sugar,Wheat for HAFED ( Haryana Co-operative Federation) in which HAFED has got Price which is 30- 40% over and above the Tender System and HAFED has Appreciated the E-Auction System and Adopted NSEL for all further Auctions as system was transparent and robust . Conducted E-Auctions of Bajra(Worth Rs.18 Crores), Paddy(8.20 Crores), Basmati Rice(Rs.2 Crores), Sugar(Worth Rs.3.30 Crores),Wheat (Rs.1.50 Crores) for HAFED Year 2010-2013
2. E-Procurement of Mustard Seed in Association with HAFED and Haryana Mandi Board directly from Farmers. E- Procurement of Mustard Seed worth Rs. 8 Crores was procured which was better in Oil Content by 2 % and Help HAFED with better Oil Recovery worth Rs. 50 Lakh.
3. E-Gold, E-Silver, E-Copper: Launched E-Series Product for Retail Segment in my region with Demat Delivery for Retail Clients to invest in Small Denominations.

E-Auction ManagementProcurementE-ProcurementE-Auction

Multi commodity exchange of india ltd.

Asst. Manager

Jun 2004 – Jan 2009 · 4 yrs 7 mos · Punjab and Haryana

1. Added 25 Members in my Region : Ludhiana Stock Exchange, Master Capital,Vikson Commodities
2. Conducting Training and Workshops for Corporates for Hedging : Added Vardhman Textiles,Trident,Garg Acrylics ,Singhania Chemicals,Eastman,Avon Cycle , Nikalmal Jewellers,Khandelia Oil Mills ,Kamdhenu,Aarti Steels ,Markfed (Largest Cooperative of Farmers ) and HAFED for Hedging of Cotton,Wheat,Edible Oilseeds ,Gold and Base Metals.
3. Conducted Training and Workshops for Associations : Ludhiana Metal Association, Punjab Association for Secondary Steel, Punjab Bullion Association
4. Conducted Training for Retail Brokers, Dealers and Clients covering Fundamentals, Details of Contract Specifications, Delivery System and Benefits of Hedging and Cash and Carry Trades.
5. Conducted Training Session for Branches ,Branch Heads,Dealers of National Level Members : Religare,Reliance,Karvy,Kotak,Nirmal Bang,Share Khan,Motilal Oswal in Punjab,Haryana,Himachal and
J & K

TrainingHedging Strategies

Bunge

Officer Commodities

Sep 2003 – Jun 2004 · 9 mos

1. Procurement of Edible Oil from High Seas and Edible Oil Seeds (Groundnut and Mustard Seed) from Bikaner, Kota worth100 Crores .
2. Added New Procurement Centers of Khanna and Rajpura in a Short Span. Introduced robust system of Calculation of Parity in real Time through Automation in Excel Sheets which gave a real time Profitability of Procurement from Physical Market.
3. Responsible for overall profitability of the Oil Mill.
4. Head Research Desk

ProcurementProfitability Analysis