Executive Diploma in Applied Trading & Advanced Capital Markets (ATACM) Programme
The Executive Diploma in Applied Trading and Advanced Capital Markets (ATACM) is Derivion’s flagship qualification — India’s only OfQual-regulated Level 5 Executive Diploma in capital markets practice, delivered in partnership with ZISHI, UK.
A practitioner-led, six-month immersion taking you from financial market fundamentals to live funded trading on an institutional capital base. By the end, you will hold a globally recognised VTCT Level 5 qualification, a live funded trading track record, and a direct pathway into professional capital markets careers in India and the UK.
The Executive Diploma combines the ISFT Professional Trading Certificate (Months 1–2) and the ISFT Trading Residency Programme (Months 3–6) into a single integrated progression — at a saving of ₹1,50,000 versus purchasing both separately.
Training : Live market training on Tier-1 institutional platforms using real-time Nasdaq and JP Morgan market data. Covers Financial Markets & Operations, Financial Products & Associated Risks, and Financial Trading Techniques across Bonds, FX, Commodities, Options, STIRs and Indices. Taught exclusively by practitioners who have traded at JP Morgan, BNY Mellon, CME Group, NASDAQ, and BNP Paribas.
Assessment : Practice trading assessment, trading portfolios, MCQs, learning modules and structured feedback on trading journals. Upon successful completion, earn a globally recognised, blockchain-secured VTCT Level 5 digital credential — your verifiable proof of real-world trading experience, instantly shareable with employers worldwide
Evaluation in Live Markets : $25,000 in trading capital allocated via Zenithwave Capital, London. Probationary trading period evaluated through a data-driven performance matrix: win rate, Sharpe ratio, strategy adherence, and profit & loss. Every trade is tracked, reviewed, and benchmarked against institutional standards.
Real Capital Allocation : Live funded trading with real capital. Consistency building phase with structured position sizing and drawdown management. Build a verified professional track record. 80-20 profit split — 80% in your favour.
Virtual Trading Floor & Ongoing Development : Live market analysis and positions from global traders. Strategy refinement workshops for continuous improvement. Guest practitioner lectures from active capital markets professionals. Network with a global pool of trading talent across time zones and asset classes
Personalised Career Support & Launch : 100% job assistance — CV optimisation, interview preparation, ATS-ready applications. Placement support via Zenithwave Capital and industry network. UK capital markets opportunity pathway — performance and eligibility based, including roles as Trading Analyst, Portfolio Manager, Market Maker, and Risk Manager. Pathways to Masters programmes at UK universities.
The Institution–Grade Trading Programme India Has Been Waiting For
What You Get
VTCT Level 5 UK Diploma — OfQual Regulated
Live Market Trading Sessions with Real-Time Data
Simulated Trading Account Access from Day 1
Institutional-Grade Trading Infrastructure
Access the same class of professional trading platforms used by market participants globally. Our ecosystem combines live market data, structured simulation environments, and AI-driven strategy testing frameworks to ensure participants operate in conditions that mirror real-market dynamics.
Structured Delivery Framework Outcome-oriented curriculum integrated with live execution environments.
Professional Trading Platforms Real-time data feeds, advanced order types, and multi-asset exposure.
Led by Market Practitioners Delivered by active industry professionals with applied experience.
Ongoing Mentorship & Performance Review Continuous guidance, trade analysis, and structured feedback loops.
From Market Training to Professional Roles
ISFT’s framework is designed to transition participants into defined market-facing roles across trading, risk, data, and financial operations. Depending on performance, specialisation, and evaluation outcomes — including eligibility under structured capital pathways with Notion Capital — participants progress toward operational, analytical, or capital-aligned tracks.
Our focus is measurable capability, not theoretical certification.
Trading Desk Operations Execution support, order management, and structured desk coordination.
Junior Risk Analyst Risk monitoring, exposure reporting, and capital protection frameworks.
Financial Data Analyst Market data interpretation, quantitative reporting, and performance attribution.
Fintech Products & Operations Platform analytics, trading infrastructure support, and product operations.
Derivatives & Market Support Analyst Options/futures support functions, trade lifecycle management, and compliance alignment.
STUDENTS’ Career Successes
