Investment & Treasury - Chief Manager - L5 - Mumbai (Intellion Square - HO)
Kotak Life Insurance
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION NAME Treasury and Fund / Cash Management Activities DESIGNATION Senior Manager/Chief Manager POSITION GRADE L4/L5 DEPARTMENT Treasury and Investments SUB DEPARTMENT Treasury and Investments Back office REPORTING POSITION Vice President DOTTED LINE REPORTING TO Krishnaprasad Myana NO. OF POSITIONS REPORTING IN None MANAGEMENT LEVEL Managing Self OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE Handling the NAV calculation/dissemination and Treasury Activities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. NAV Calculation & Trade Processing Compute daily Net Asset Value (NAV) for all funds and reconcile with custodian records. Process and validate trades across asset classes (equity, debt, derivatives). Ensure timely settlement and compliance with regulatory standards. 2. Treasury Operations Provide investible funds to Front Office after considering: Daily UMR/collections Daily interest payments (IP) & redemptions Pay-in/pay-out for ULIP and Non-ULIP funds. Manage banking transactions, branch coordination, banking arrangements, negotiations, and relationship management. Evaluate new banking products and coordinate approvals across departments. Maintain market knowledge on Bonds, G-Secs, and related instruments. Work with systems like CRIBCS, FTRAC, FIMMDA, E-Kuber and liaise with custodians for settlement and compliance. 3. SOP Preparation & Compliance Draft, update, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for back-office and treasury processes. Conduct periodic reviews and ensure adherence to SOPs. Maintain version control and regulatory compliance. 4. Fund Accounting & Reconciliation Perform reconciliations of holdings, units, and bank accounts. Account for all investments executed by Front Office. Ensure compliance with IRDA requirements for investment functions. Understand new investment types and apply correct valuation and accounting methods. 5. FRA & Derivatives Execute and monitor FRA transactions as per investment strategy. Ensure accurate accounting and valuation of FRA positions. Maintain compliance with IRDA and internal guidelines for derivative instruments. 6. Audit Handling Prepare documentation for internal and external audits. Coordinate with auditors and implement recommendations. 7. Reporting & Compliance Generate MIS reports for management and regulators. Ensure timely submission of regulatory reports. Required Skills & Competencies Strong understanding of Bond and G-Sec securities, market instruments, and associated systems (CRIBCS, FTRAC, FIMMDA, E-Kuber). Prior experience of Treasury, Investments Back office, Investments mid office in Life Insurance or Mutual fund would be preferred. Knowledge of banking transactions, arrangements, negotiations, and relationship management. Familiarity with investment accounting systems (e.g., M-Fund, KORE, SAP, CBV, Prowess, Ace Equity, etc). Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (including macros), Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to draft SOPs and drive process automation. Sound understanding of IRDA regulations and compliance requirements. INTERACTIONS Internal Relations: All departments, Front Office, Mid office External Relations: Custodian, Brokers, Counter parties, Crisil, Investment Software service provider etc REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS Educational Qualifications: CA Work Experience: 2+ Years Certifications: Any Market related certifications Other skill set: · Relevant experience of being in the Cash management function or anytime in the recent past · Should have the right presence of mind to act in pressure situations · Should have good communication skills and problem solving approach COMPETENCIES Planning and Organizing 1. Identifies requirements and uses available resources to meet own work objectives in optimal fashion. 2. Completes tasks in accordance with plans. 3. Monitors the attainments of own work objectives and/or quality of the work completed. 4. Sets priorities for tasks in order of importance. Problem Solving 1. Identifies and Breaks problems into simple lists of tasks or activities, without assigning values. 2. Makes a list of items with no particular order or set of priorities. 3. Takes routine day-to-day decisions without delay. 4. May delegate authority for routine decision-making to free self -up for more important work. Achievement of Results 1. Sets goals and works to meet established expectations; maintains performance levels. 2. Pursues organizational objectives with energy and persistence. Sets high personal standards for performance. 3. Adapts working methods in order to achieve objectives. 4. Accepts ownership of and responsibility for own work. 5. Takes the initiative to resolve routine problems and understands when issues should be escalated.
Eligibility Criteria
- Experience: 2+ years
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Education: Bachelor's degree preferred
- Languages: English
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