[15h Left] Dealer – Fixed Income Investment

About Us

Kshema General Insurance Limited (Kshema) was established in 2018 and is India's only Digital Agri Insurance Company catering to farmers / cultivators in the Agriculture Sectors. Kshema enables cultivators with resilience from financial distress due to extreme climate events and perils through localised insurance products. Kshema is leveraging Technology to provide cutting edge insurance solutions to farmers.

Kshema has a pan India presence with more than 500+ employees on roles along with 500+ employees as contractors.

Job Title : Dealer – Fixed Income Investment

Location : Hyderabad

Reporting to : Chief Investment Officer

Job Description :

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Fixed Income Investment Dealer to join our investment department. As a Dealer, you will play a vital role in executing trades and managing fixed income investments in compliance with the guidelines set by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). The ideal candidate will have a solid background in fixed income investments, and experience in executing trades and managing investment portfolios.

Responsibilities :

Execute fixed income trades in accordance with IRDAI guidelines, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.

Monitor and analyze fixed income markets, interest rate movements, and economic indicators to identify trading opportunities and make informed investment decisions.

Maintain relationships with brokers, dealers, and other counterparties to ensure access to a wide range of fixed income securities and competitive pricing.

Collaborate with fund managers, research analysts, Mid office, back office to align trading activities with fund strategies.

Ensure accurate and timely execution of trades, including negotiation of terms, pricing, and settlement.

Stay updated with IRDAI guidelines and regulatory changes related to fixed income investments, ensuring full compliance in all trading activities.

Contribute to the development and enhancement of trading systems, processes, and risk management frameworks.

Qualifications and Experience :

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. A postgraduate degree, such as an MBA, CFA, or CA. Experience in Insurance Industry is preferred but not mandatory.

Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience in fixed income

In-depth knowledge of fixed income markets, bond instruments, interest rate dynamics, and trading strategies.

Strong understanding of IRDAI guidelines and regulations related to fixed income investments and insurance industry norms will be an added advantage.

Proven experience in executing fixed income trades, managing trade settlements, and handling post-trade operations.

Familiarity with trading platforms, order management systems, and electronic trading tools.

Proficient in analyzing market data, using / implementing financial software, and MS Office applications.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market trends and assess investment risks.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills to interact effectively with brokers, dealers, and internal stakeholders.

Ability to work to meet tight trading deadlines.

If you possess the required qualifications, experience, and a passion for executing fixed income trades while ensuring compliance with IRDAI regulations, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.