Aakash Tandon , CFA level 2

CEO

Delhi, India11 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in developing automated trading strategies.
  • Successfully implemented over 10 diverse algo strategies.
  • CFA Level 2 certified with 10+ years of experience.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech professional specializing in algorithmic trading and quantitative analysis.

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Skills

Core Skills

Algorithmic Trading

Other Skills

Algorithm DevelopmentAlgorithmsAlternative InvestmentsBloomberg Buy-Side SolutionsCC++Data AnalysisDerivativesEquitiesFinancial AnalysisForeign ExchangeForeign Exchange Risk ManagementFundamental AnalysisHTMLHedge Funds

About

Data Driven Systematic Quant Trader. CFA level 2 certified Researching & implementing any trading idea ( doesn't matter good or bad) and then evolving the potential ones to create a systematic strategy is my forte . Having Already designed a bunch of technical, volatility-based and inter-market algorithmic systems based on Indian Indices and Index Options , Stock Futures across major economies( India , US) , Major G10 FX Pairs , US-equity indices ,German DAX and other world-indices. Currently working independently as a fully automated trader in the Indian FnO markets having already successfully implemented more than 10 diverse algo strategies on more than 200 individual securities with varying holding periods and risk-reward metrics. Energetic IT bachelor (CFA lvl 3 candidate) with 10+ yrs of experience in development and management of structured products , automated algo-trading , identification of potential alphas as well as fund management. Was also a part of a new vertical , Oanda India committed to offer wealth management as well as systematic investing opportunities to clients. Skilled in R&D of fully automated systematic options trading systems as well as creation of risk-targeted fundamental long-term portfolios of Indian Equities. Relevant: Derivative Pricing theory, time-series analysis, asset-management , technical & fundamental analysis , portfolio management, algo trading, trade automation etc. Expertise in independent research and implementation of trading ideas in automated/non-automated environments like - Multi-charts ,MT4 , excel-based algorithms , Python-based systems. Advanced knowledge of client management , fund fees structure as well as automation of trading & non-trading operations of the business.

Experience

Algoedge

Senior Portfolio Manager

Jun 2025Present · 9 mos · Delhi, India · Hybrid

Aargo trade

Senior Portfolio Trader | Quant Trader

Jan 2023Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India · Hybrid

Quantitative ResearchHedge FundsAlgorithmic TradingData AnalysisDerivativesAlgorithms+1

Self

Self-Independent Quant Trader

Mar 2018Present · 8 yrs · Greater Delhi Area · Hybrid

  • Running an automated portfolio of multi-asset intraday long/short systematic trading strategies with short holding periods.
  • Successfully trading complex intraday Stock/Index Futures algorithms on more than 200 individual securities with average
  • portfolio sharpe >4.5.
  • Independently Researched and implemented semi-automated multi-leg option strategies ( Short Straddle/Strangle , Intraday Calendar Spread , Ratio Spreads) using Amibroker and other platforms.
  • Instrumental in development of in-house portfolio hedging and risk mangement procedures and tools for all strategies and market scenarios.
AlgorithmsAlgorithmic Trading

Aptus trading dmcc

Quantitative Strategist and Algo Analyst

Sep 2017Mar 2018 · 6 mos · Dubai , UAE

  • Part of an established multi-asset systematic investment fund comprising an array of fundamental , quantitative and hedging systems. Independent exposure to R&D of multi-time frame systematic option algorithms focused on achieving absolute alpha with minimal risk.
Hedge FundsAlgorithmsAlgorithmic Trading

Oanda corporation

Research Associate(Algo Trading)

Apr 2015Mar 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos · Oanda India , Gurgaon, India

  • 1.) Global Equity Indices and FX Research as well as identification of potential alphas.
  • 2.) Quantitative analysis of Financial markets as well as strategy back-testing and parameter optimisation.
  • 2.) Intra-Day and Low frequency momentum and mean-reversion trading algorithms development and automated execution
  • 3.) Product development and portfolio management of all Beta-products.
  • 4.) Automation of non-trading operations including definition of the fees structure , client reporting GUI etc.
  • 5.) Compliance and Regulatory Assessment of Beta-Products.

Tata consultancy services

Associate System Engineer

Dec 2013Apr 2015 · 1 yr 4 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Software Packager--
  • 1.) End-to-End Software packaging , testing and deployment.
  • 2.) Hands on experience of windows scripting , batch scripting as well as packaging tools like WinBatch , Microsoft Orca.
  • 3.) Naive experience of working on Microsoft SCCM 2012 R2 as well group policy.

Education

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) — Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

Jan 2010Jan 2013

Ryan International School

Senior Secondary — Science Stream

Jan 1996Jan 2009

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