Fixed Income Desk - Team member - West

<ol style="margin-top:0cm;" start="1" type="1"> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:0cm;"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Trade Execution and Market Interaction </span><ol style="margin-top:0cm;" start="1" type="a"> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0cm;"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Execute fixed income trades efficiently across a range of instruments, including government bonds, corporate bonds, money market instruments, and derivatives.</span></li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0cm;"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Monitor live market activity, identify trading opportunities, and negotiate with brokers for best execution.</span></li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0cm;"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal guidelines during trade execution.</span></li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0cm;"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Maintain and strengthen relationships with market intermediaries and counterparties.</span></li> </ol></li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0cm;"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Should be well versed with making bond cash flows for g-sec, sdl, plain vanilla and/or structured bonds.</span></li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0cm;"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Market Research and Analysis</span></li> </ol> <ol style="margin-top:0cm;" start="1" type="a"> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Stay updated on macroeconomic trends, interest rate movements, and fixed income market developments.</span></li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Provide insights and recommendations on yield curves, credit spreads, and market liquidity.</span></li> </ol> <ol style="margin-top:0cm;" start="4" type="1"> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0cm;"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Ensuring inputting of trades in the system within prescribed timelines while coordinating with stakeholders.</span></li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0cm;"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Provide Bond valuations before trading of bonds</span></li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0cm;"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Necessary approvals (for buy / sell down) to be taken from authorized person for facilitating smooth trades.</span></li> </ol> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Characteristics</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;"> </span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:0cm;">Motivated and hard working</li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0cm;">Strong attention to detail</li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0cm;">Able to logically think through problems to arrive at solutions</li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="color:#1F497D;margin-left:0cm;"><span>Reliable, consistent and able to deliver in tough timelines</span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Skills/Expertise required</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;"> </span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:0cm;"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of fixed income markets, instruments, and macroeconomic factors.</span></li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0cm;"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with brokers, internal and external stakeholders.</span></li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0cm;"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Proficient at MS Office (Word, Excel, Power point)</span></li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0cm;"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Prior experience in fixed income – corporate bond market space, is preferred.</span></li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0cm;"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Team Player: Collaborative approach to working with the fund management team and other departments.</span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Education qualification</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:0cm;">A degree in Financial markets/ commerce with min 60% marks</li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0cm;"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Certifications in financial markets (e.g., CFA, FRM, or NISM certifications) are preferred.</span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Experience</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:0cm;">Experience of 2-4 years in fixed income dealing</li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0cm;"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Proven track record in executing fixed income bond trades.</span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Age criteria</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;">Between 21 – 30 yrs </li> </ul>