1. Trade Execution:
o Execute buy and sell orders for institutional clients in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring the best price execution across equity, derivatives, and fixed income markets.
o Monitor market conditions, liquidity, and stock prices to determine the optimal time for executing client orders.
o Ensure that all orders are executed in compliance with regulatory requirements and client instructions.
2. Client Relationship Management:
o Act as the primary point of contact for institutional clients, building strong relationships and understanding their investment strategies and preferences.
o Provide clients with real-time updates on market conditions, stock performance, and order status.
o Address any client queries related to trade execution, market insights, or post-trade settlement processes.
3. Market Analysis & Insights:
o Stay updated on market trends, economic news, stock performance, and other relevant factors that impact institutional trading.
o Provide institutional clients with relevant market insights, stock recommendations, and trading strategies in collaboration with the firm’s research team.
o Analyse market trends and stock performance to inform clients about potential opportunities or risks in the market.
4. Order Book Management:
o Manage and maintain the institutional order book, ensuring accuracy and timely updates of order status, fill rates, and execution prices.
o Track pending and executed orders and ensure that any issues are promptly addressed.
o Maintain a detailed record of all trades and ensure full transparency with clients.
5. Compliance & Regulatory Adherence:
o Ensure all trades are executed in compliance with SEBI regulations, exchange rules, and other applicable legal requirements.
o Maintain accurate trade records for audit purposes and ensure adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) norms.
o Keep updated with changes in regulatory frameworks and adjust trading practices accordingly.
6. Coordination with Internal Teams:
o Work closely with research analysts, portfolio managers, and the risk management team to align institutional trading strategies with market trends and client objectives.
o Collaborate with the operations and settlements team to ensure smooth post-trade processing and resolve any issues related to trade discrepancies or settlement failures.
7. Technology & Trading Platforms:
o Use advanced trading platforms and tools to monitor market data, execute trades, and manage orders efficiently.
o Ensure that electronic trading systems are used effectively to provide clients with fast and accurate trade execution.
o Stay updated on new trading technologies and recommend improvements to trading systems where applicable.
8. Risk Management:
o Monitor client trading limits and exposures to ensure they are within the pre-approved risk parameters.
o Identify and mitigate any potential risks related to market volatility, liquidity shortages, or execution delays.
o Work with the risk management team to manage any trading risks associated with large institutional orders.