Fixed Income Desk - Team member - West

Kotak Securities · Remote

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

Collected experience requirement

2-4 years