Capital Market Analyst

About the role

Widestride International Limited manages the WIL Balanced Asset, a discretionary private investment product diversified across low-risk instruments (Treasury Bills, investment-grade bonds, money market funds, term deposits) and medium-risk assets (SEC-approved equities and REITs). It is seeking a Capital Markets Analyst to support investment research, trade execution, portfolio monitoring and market intelligence, with a hybrid arrangement.

Key responsibilities

• Research equities, fixed income, FX and other SEC-approved asset classes and analyse stocks using financial statements, valuation models and macroeconomic indicators, providing investment recommendations.
• Execute and support capital market trades within approved strategies, limits and pricing parameters.
• Monitor the proprietary portfolio's daily positions, mark-to-market values, exposures, gains/losses and performance against benchmarks.
• Track performance KPIs such as ROI, benchmark performance, settlement efficiency and yield.
• Prepare valuation, pricing and financial analyses for transactions, and research reports, performance reports and presentation materials for management and weekly meetings.
• Monitor market, credit, liquidity, operational and settlement risks and escalate significant exposures.
• Support regulatory compliance and reporting for SEC, NGX, FMDQ, CBN and other regulators.
• Maintain working relationships with brokers, banks, custodians and counterparties.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Banking & Finance, Business Administration or a related field; postgraduate qualification an added advantage.
• At least 4 years of experience in Nigerian capital markets, investment management, securities trading, treasury, asset management or a related financial services field.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian capital market operations and regulations (SEC, NGX, FMDQ, CBN).
• Demonstrated experience in investment research, securities analysis, trade execution, portfolio monitoring and valuation.
• SEC registration or a professional certification such as CFA, CIS, CISI, ACT, ACA/ACCA is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel and other MS Office tools, including financial modelling, data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with capital market and financial information platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and attention to detail.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a newly established fund management company.
• Professional development and training opportunities.