Fixed Income Trader

Job Title : Fixed Income Trader

Location : New Delhi, India

Type : Full-time

About Sovereign Global :

Sovereign Global is a financial boutique headquartered in Delhi, India. We specialize in fixed income and equity services for HNIs, institutions, and family offices. As part of our growing proprietary trading desk, we’re capturing opportunities across government and liquid non‑SLR bonds.

Role Overview :

We are seeking a Fixed Income Trader to execute and manage positions in Government Securities (G‑Sec) and State Development Loans (SDLs) on the NDS‑OM platform, trade Interest Rate Futures (IRFs), and transact in liquid non‑SLR papers. You will be responsible for building a robust book, generating P&L, managing risk limits, and collaborating closely with our research and treasury teams to capitalize on market dislocations and carry trades.

Key Responsibilities :

• Market Execution & Book Management
• Execute outright and relative-value trades in G‑Secs and SDLs on NDS‑OM.
• Trade IRFs and liquid non‑SLR instruments (T‑Bills, PSU bonds) to capture yield curve opportunities.
• Manage intraday and overnight positions within authorized risk and exposure limits.
• Strategy & Analytics
• Work with quant research to translate yield‑curve signals and macro views into executable trades.
• Analyze order‑book depth, repo rates, and liquidity metrics to optimize execution strategies.
• Monitor carry, roll‑down, and basis trades; identify arbitrage between on‑shore and off‑shore markets.
• Risk Management & Controls
• Adhere to VaR, duration, and stop‑loss limits; perform end‑of‑day risk reconciliations.
• Liaise with operations for timely settlement, margin postings, and collateral management.
• Produce daily P&L attribution and variance reports for senior management.
• Market Connectivity & Relationships
• Maintain strong relationships with dealing desks at primary dealers and banks.
• Stay abreast of RBI auctions, primary issuance calendars, and monetary policy developments.
• Represent Sovereign Global at industry forums, bond market conferences, and RBI consultations.

Qualifications :

What We Offer :

If you’re passionate about India’s bond markets and thrive in a fast‑paced trading environment, apply now to join Sovereign Global’s Fixed Income Desk