Job Description:
● Buying and selling debt securities such as government and corporate bonds,
ensuring best execution practices to achieve optimal prices and minimize
transaction costs.
● Providing liquidity by quoting buy and sell prices, maintaining a consistent
presence in the market, and managing an inventory of bonds to facilitate
trades.
● Monitoring and managing market, credit, and interest rate risks associated
with the trading portfolio.
● Implementing hedging strategies using financial derivatives to mitigate
potential losses.
● Conducting thorough analysis of market trends, economic indicators, and
relevant news to inform trading decisions.
● Collaborating with research analysts to stay updated on macroeconomic
conditions and sector performance.
● Building and maintaining relationships with institutional clients such as asset
managers and pension funds.
● Offering market insights, trade ideas, and executing orders to meet client
investment needs.
● Assisting the origination team with the pricing, distribution, and allocation of
new bond issues.
● Participating in book-building activities and roadshows to promote new
securities.
● Ensuring all trading activities comply with regulatory requirements and internal
policies.
● Maintaining accurate records of transactions and reporting any irregularities or
market anomalies.
● Utilizing advanced trading platforms and financial software to execute trades,
analyze market data, and manage portfolios efficiently.
● Staying updated with advancements in trading technology.
● Collaborating with operations and back-office teams to ensure smooth trade
settlement processes and resolve any discrepancies that may arise.

Key Requirements:
● Education: CA/MBA ( Core Finance & Marketing) from reputed B-schools
● Approx 4 years + of relevant Work Experience
● Comprehensive knowledge of fixed-income securities, including bonds, yield
curves, and risk metrics like duration and convexity.
● Understanding of market dynamics, liquidity, and pricing, along with
macroeconomic indicators and their impact on bond markets.
● Proficiency in regulatory compliance, risk management, and hedging
strategies is essential.
● Technical skills in using trading platforms and data analysis tools, coupled
with effective communication and client relationship management, are crucial.
● Staying informed about market-moving news and events, and developing
strategic, innovative trading approaches, completes their domain expertise
● Knowledge and experience in all debt market products – Bonds/NCDs, Credit
enhanced bonds, Structured Finance, Foreign Currency Bonds
● Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, ethical conduct,
● Effective communication and client relationship management