Zain Khan
Epsom,England
Summary
Passionate trader with proven expertise in derivatives trading, specialising in volatility strategies and statistical arbitrage. Ranked consistently on Bybit leaderboards through disciplined execution and robust risk management. Skilled in pricing models, swing trading and blockchain markets, with strong capabilities in statistical analysis, R coding, Python and Excel. Combined technical proficiency with a deep understanding of market microstructure to consistently identify and exploit trading opportunities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Trading Crypto Derivatives
Self Employed
Home
09.2022 - Current
- Ranked on Bybit's leaderboards especially more during 2024, through perfectly optimising entry and exit points and knowing when to risk on and risk off in such volatile conditions
- Developed a proprietary aggregated order book tool using AGGR tools, helped analyse liquidity depth, detecting hidden market momentum shifts, liquidation clusters and whale wallet flows for an edge in positioning
- Deployed advanced risk frameworks, including dynamic position sizing and correlation hedging during high-impact events such as ETF flows and FED meetings, to name a few
- Grew initial family investment through disciplined compounding, established credibility that attracted follow-on capital.
"The Programme"
Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank
London
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Shadowed Professionals on the trading floor, gaining exposure to real-time market dynamics, trade execution and risk management strategies
- Delivered a presentation on leveraged finance, analysing key structures and market trends, which deepened a further interest in leveraged trading later that summer.
- Assisted with financial modelling and data analysis, supporting senior members in evaluating credit risk and investment opportunities
- Conducted market research and financial analysis, compiling insights on industry trends and competitor performance to support strategic decision making
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Statistics
Queen Mary University of London
London 09.2023 -
Skills
- Experience with algorithmic trading
- Derivatives trading data interpretation
- Pricing and trading techniques
- Derivatives trading experience
- Swing trading proficiency
- Blockchain trading
- Statistical modelling and analysis
- Excel spreadsheet capabilities
Languages
English
Native
Accomplishments
UKMT Maths Olympiad Qualifier- selected to compete in national Olympiad after top senior mathematic performance, 2021.
UKMT Kangaroo Round- Consistently qualified between 2017-2019, placing in the top 6% each year
A-Level Mathematics, achieved A* at 16 years old (taken early than the average student)
Affiliations
- Competitive Poker: Utilises game theory, probability and risk management skills directly applicable to trading, treating trades like +EV spots (fold equity correlating to risk management, adjusting strategies based on opponent tendencies, like market participant flow, “buyin” rule identical to position sizing, pressure testing- live MTT’s train emotional control during drawdowns.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Statistics
Queen Mary University of London
09.2023 -
Trading Crypto Derivatives
Self Employed
09.2022 - Current
"The Programme"
Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank
07.2022 - 07.2022
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