Securities Trader - Stockbroking Firm

About the role

A new stockbroking firm, a subsidiary of a leading investment management group, is recruiting a Securities Trader. The trader executes buy and sell mandates across equities and other approved securities on behalf of clients and the firm, in line with market rules, internal policies and regulatory requirements. The role suits a commercially minded, analytical and compliance-conscious professional with strong market knowledge, proven trading experience and current SEC registration as a Sponsored Individual.

Key responsibilities

• Execute client and proprietary securities transactions accurately, within approved trading limits and mandates.
• Monitor market movements, price trends, volumes, corporate actions and macroeconomic developments to inform trading decisions.
• Develop and implement trading strategies aligned with client objectives, portfolio mandates and the firm's risk appetite.
• Provide market updates, trade ideas and execution advice to institutional, corporate and high-net-worth clients.
• Maintain relationships with clients, brokers, counterparties, regulators and market operators.
• Capture, reconcile, document and report trades in line with internal processes and market rules.
• Work with research, sales, operations, compliance and risk management teams on trade execution and settlement.
• Identify trading opportunities, liquidity conditions and market risks, escalating material issues to management.
• Support business development through client acquisition, retention and revenue growth.
• Keep up to date with SEC rules, NGX trading rules, capital market regulations and industry developments.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related discipline; a postgraduate or professional qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years' relevant experience trading in a stockbroking or securities firm.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian capital market operations, SEC requirements, NGX trading rules, trade lifecycle and settlement.
• Proven ability to execute trades, manage market-sensitive information and stay within risk and compliance limits.
• At least one relevant professional certification is mandatory.
• Current SEC registration as a Sponsored Individual.

Required skills

• Excellent knowledge of equities, fixed income and other approved securities.
• Strong analytical, numerical and technical analysis skills.
• Proficiency in trading platforms, market data tools and financial analysis applications.
• Sound judgement, attention to detail and decision-making under pressure.
• Communication, negotiation, relationship management and client advisory skills.