Fixed Income Trader

Location :

Nariman Point, Mumbai

Experience :

Minimum 5–7 years in Fixed Income / Proprietary Trading

Key Responsibilities :

Proprietary Trading : Take directional and relative value positions across G-secs, Corporate Bonds, and Interest Rate Derivatives (OIS, IRF, IRS).

Strategy Development : Design, back-test, and implement trading strategies across the yield curve, spreads, and cross-asset opportunities.

Market Making & Arbitrage : Identify and execute arbitrage, curve, and liquidity trades to generate alpha.

Risk Management : Manage trading book within approved risk capital limits; monitor PV01, DV01, VaR, liquidity, and concentration risks.

Research & Analysis : Conduct macroeconomic, policy, and market analysis to anticipate rate moves, liquidity cycles, and RBI actions.

P&L Ownership : Full accountability for the profitability of the trading book.

Collaboration : Work closely with research, risk, and treasury teams to align strategies with overall portfolio objectives.

Required Skills & Competencies :

Strong understanding of Fixed Income, Rates, and Derivatives markets.

Proven track record of generating consistent trading profits.

Deep knowledge of RBI policy impact, global macro trends, and capital market interlinkages.

Advanced quantitative / analytical skills to model yield curves, spreads, and risk exposures.

Ability to take calculated risks with discipline and manage high-pressure environments.

Qualifications :

MBA (Finance) / CA / CFA preferred.

Minimum 5–7 years in trading Fixed Income / Rates / Derivatives with proven P&L track record.