Junior Dealer

Role and Responsibilities

Trade Execution & Management:

• Execute buy and sell orders for fixed income securities, including money market securities,

government bonds, corporate debt and other structured products.

• Analyze market conditions, provide market feedback in a structured and timely manner

and execute trades based on fund manager requisitions, focusing on best execution.

• Ensure timely and accurate trade settlements on internal and external platforms and

monitor trades for compliance with risk management and regulatory compliance protocols.

• Monitor and manage the firms broker transactions and broker empanelment process and

ensure best execution and compliance with internal guidelines.

Market Analysis & Strategy Development:

• Monitor fixed income markets and economic indicators to identify market trends and

support portfolio decisions.

• Collaborate with research teams and portfolio managers to form market views and trading

strategies, ensuring they align with the firms risk and return objectives.

• Provide market insights and analysis to portfolio managers and senior management

regarding fixed income markets and related macroeconomic developments.

• Maintain market related databases in a structured manner daily to support decision

making.

• Maintain and enhance relationships with market participants including intermediaries to

ensure timely and seamless flow of market information and market trends to the

investment team.

• Monitor industry trends and exposures to support portfolio decisions.

Risk & Compliance Management:

• Adhere to regulatory and compliance requirements in trading activities, ensuring full

documentation and reporting of all trades.

• Responsible for best execution and fair allocation of trades based on internal and

regulatory norms as applicable.

• Strong Understanding of and strict compliance with regulatory code of conduct and

financial market practices and other compliance protocols.

• Monitor margining and other requirements with respect to all trading and settlement

platforms and coordinate with portfolio managers and Backoffice.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on trading activity and market trends.
• Proactive market trend analysis and written reports and engagement with the wider team.
• Maintain accurate records of trade execution and positions for audit and compliance purposes.

Skills & Competencies:

• 1 to 3 years of experience in fixed income trading, dealer, or related roles in a financial institution (bank, asset manager, sell side etc.).
• Strong understanding of various fixed income instruments, including government bonds, corporate debt, municipal securities, and structured products.
• Familiarity with trading platforms and market data tools (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters, etc.).
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills and understanding of macro-economic trends.
• Ability to interpret financial models and market data. Additional preferred skill sets
• Understanding and familiarity with utilising excel tools and database software to better analyse and present market data.
• Understanding of technical analysis.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A team player who prioritises team goals alongside personal growth.
• Strong work ethic, with the ability to thrive in a high-pressure, results-driven environment.

Qualification & Experience:

• Min MBA (Finance) or CA or Graduate with CFA charter.
• Not more than 1-3 years experience in the fixed income markets.