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Fixed Income Desk - Team Manager- West

Kotak Securities · Mumbai

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

Collected experience requirement

2-4 years