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Designation - Senior Fixed Income DealerQualification - Postgraduate with Industry Track RecordReporting To - Chief Investment OfficerROLE SUMMARYWe are seeking a Senior Buy-Side Fixed Income Dealer with deep, hands-on active dealing and execution experience to manage liquidity and execution across Overnight, Money Market, Low Duration, and allied short-term debt strategies.The role demands market leadership at the short end, superior rate judgment, and the ability to execute large, flow-driven portfolios under varying liquidity conditions while ensuring best execution, capital safety, and strict regulatory compliance.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESFund Coverage & MandatesThe role will support execution and liquidity management for the following strategies (as applicable):▪ Overnight Funds▪ Money Market Funds▪ Liquid Funds▪ Low Duration Funds▪ Ultra Short Duration Funds▪ Short Duration / Cash Management Strategies▪ Any other SEBI-defined short-term debt mandates as introduced from time to time▪ Closely work with fund management team for optimizing the fund and provide portfolio analytics to the operations team.Dealing and Market Execution (Core)▪ Reporting to the CIO, the ideal candidate will lead active dealing and execution in money market and short-term debt instruments including; TREPS, Call/Notice Money, Market Repo, RBI Repo, T-Bills, CPs, CDs, short-dated G-Secs.▪ Manage daily liquidity deployment, roll-overs, and reinvestment decisions across funds.▪ Deliver best execution through superior rate discovery, counterparty selection, and trade structuring.▪ Handle large inflows/outflows, NFO ramp-ups, and volatile liquidity conditions (month-end, quarter-end, year-end).▪ Act as the primary execution interface between portfolio managers and the market.Liquidity, Risk & Rate Management▪ Actively track money market rates (WACR, TREPS, repo curve) and anticipate liquidity inflection points;▪ Support PMs in maintaining duration bands, liquidity buffers, and stress readiness;▪ Monitor and manage counterparty exposure, issuer concentration, and regulatory limits;▪ Provide forward-looking market colour to aid portfolio construction and cash positioning.Systems, Settlement & Control▪ Execute trades via NDS-OM, CCIL, Clearcorp / TREPS platforms, and approved dealing systems.▪ Ensure accurate trade booking, confirmation, settlement, and allocation;▪ Maintain strong dealing room discipline, documentation, and audit trails.Governance, Compliance & Operations▪ Ensure full compliance with SEBI Mutual Fund Regulations, RBI guidelines, and internal investment policies.▪ Uphold Chinese wall and information barrier standards.▪ Support internal/external audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.Leadership & Collaboration▪ Work closely with Fixed Income Fund Managers, Risk, Compliance, and Operations teams.▪ Act as a key stakeholder in liquidity planning and cash-management strategy discussions.SKILLS & COMPETENCIESInvestment & Technical Skills▪ 10+ years of proven buy-side active dealing experience in short-term debt / money markets.▪ Deep understanding of Indian money market microstructure and liquidity cycles.▪ Demonstrated ability to execute large, high-frequency trades with minimal slippage.▪ Strong judgment under time pressure and high accountability environments.▪ High integrity, process orientation, and risk awareness.Analytical & Behavioural Skills● Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability under market stress● High attention to detail and process discipline● Strong communication and stakeholder management skills● Ability to balance investment rigor with operational scalability● High integrity and governance-first mindsetEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS● Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Commerce, or related field.● Minimum 10 years of experience in an AMC / institutional treasury / buy-side platform is essential.