Fund Manager - Debt Jobs in Chennai Mutual Fund and AMC

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Fund Manager - Debt positions in Chennai's private Mutual Fund and AMC sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Mutual Fund and Asset Management employer in Chennai offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Chennai.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned debt mutual fund schemes including liquid, short duration, credit risk, and gilt funds by making portfolio construction and security selection decisions
• Position the portfolio duration and credit quality based on RBI monetary policy outlook, yield curve analysis, and liquidity conditions in the bond market
• Conduct or direct credit due diligence on corporate bond issuers and approve credit exposure limits for debt fund portfolios
• Execute or direct bond trades in the secondary market and primary issuances to optimise scheme returns within mandate constraints
• Prepare portfolio strategy presentations and debt market outlook reports for investment committee and investor communication
• Ensure compliance with SEBI debt fund exposure norms, credit rating requirements, and liquidity coverage obligations
• Manage debt fund liquidity by monitoring redemption patterns and maintaining appropriate cash and liquid instrument buffers

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• How do you position a short-duration fund in a rising interest rate environment?
• What is your approach to credit selection for a credit risk fund mandate?
• Explain how you manage duration risk in a gilt fund during RBI policy uncertainty.
• How do you balance yield enhancement with liquidity requirements in a liquid fund?
• Describe a credit call you made that either significantly added or subtracted value from portfolio performance.
• What is the role of G-Sec and SDL instruments in your debt fund portfolio construction?
• How do SEBI regulations on credit ratings and concentration limits shape your investment decisions?
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Chennai.

✅ Required Skills