EPAT Faculty > Nitesh Khandelwal
Nitesh Khandelwal
Chief Executive Officer, QuantInsti
Co-Founder, iRage
About the Faculty
Nitesh Khandelwal is the Chief Executive Officer of QuantInsti and a co-founder of iRage Capital. With years of experience in the financial markets, Nitesh has been a driving force in algorithmic trading education. His work at QuantInsti has made high-quality algorithmic trading knowledge accessible to professionals globally. Before his leadership roles, he worked as a Team Lead in Trading at Future Tree Group and as a Manager specializing in FX and IR derivatives at ICICI Bank.
Nitesh’s academic background includes a PGDM from IIM Lucknow and a B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kanpur. In addition to his professional achievements, Nitesh has lectured at institutions like SGX, Bursa Malaysia, NUS, IIT Delhi, and IIM Ahmedabad. Outside of work, he enjoys trekking and reading.
Nitesh’s deep industry experience and his ability to simplify and communicate complex trading strategies make him an excellent guide for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in algorithmic trading.
EPAT Teaching
Nitesh guides participants through the essentials of starting an algorithmic trading desk, including regulatory requirements, trading paradigms, and financial planning. It covers strategy modeling adaptable to various types, basic optimization methods, and their limitations. An interactive discussion ensures participants leave with actionable steps to kickstart their algo trading journey.
Webinars Conducted
Trading in the Age of AI: How to Stay Ahead! | AI-Powered Trading Workshop 2024 [Panel Discussion]
2024
How to become a better trader with Quantra [WEBINAR]
2022
Competitive Edges in Algorithmic Trading | Webinar
2022
Before you get into quant and algorithmic trading... [Panel Discussion]
2021
AMA on Algo Trading with Nitesh Khandelwal
2021
