Fund Manager – Fixed Income

Fund Manager Fixed Income

Job Description: Fund Manager Fixed Income

Position: Fund Manager – Fixed Income

Reports To: Chief Investment Officer (CIO)

Location: Mumbai

Role Overview:

– The Fixed Income Fund Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the fixed income mutual fund schemes, with a goal of delivering consistent, risk-adjusted returns.

– The role requires a deep understanding of the Indian debt market, along with the ability to navigate macroeconomic trends, interest rate movements, and credit risk to make informed investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

– Portfolio Management: Manage a diverse range of fixed income assets, including government bonds, corporate bonds, money market instruments, and other debt securities, ensuring the portfolio aligns with the fund’s investment objectives and risk tolerance.

– Market Analysis & Research: Continuously monitor and analyze macroeconomic indicators, interest rate trends, and credit market developments to identify investment opportunities and risks.

– Investment Strategy: Develop and implement fixed income investment strategies based on thorough economic and market analysis.

– Risk Management: Actively manage and monitor portfolio risk, including interest rate risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and other risks. Ensuring compliance with internal guidelines and regulatory requirements.

– Client & Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicate with internal teams, clients, and other stakeholders, providing updates on portfolio performance, market outlook, and any significant changes in investment strategy.

– Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements and compliance standards, including SEBI guidelines and the fund’s investment policies.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

– Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing fixed income portfolios, trading or conducting fixed income research.

– An educational qualification like MBA, CA, CFA or degree in economics preferred.

– In depth knowledge of fixed income markets and strong ability to evaluate investment opportunities.

– Fair understanding of economic fundamentals and interest rate drivers.

– Strong negotiating and influencing skills.

– Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients, senior management, and stakeholders, as well as the ability to lead and collaborate with a team.