Capital Markets/Securities Trader (Digital Financial Company)

Our client is a fast-growing Digital Financial Services company that offers investment and credit opportunities to both corporate and individual clients in Nigeria. The company is seeking an experienced Capital Markets/Securities Trader who will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing profitable trading opportunities across financial markets, including equities, fixed-income securities, treasury bills, bonds, and other approved investment instruments.

The role requires strong market intelligence, analytical capabilities, effective trade execution, and disciplined risk management to optimize investment returns, maintain liquidity, and contribute to the company’s revenue and profitability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Execute, buy and sell transactions across equities, bonds, treasury bills, and other approved securities. Identify and capitalize on profitable trading opportunities through market analysis and informed investment decisions. Monitor market prices, trading volumes, liquidity, and economic indicators to optimize trade execution.

Manage trading positions within approved investment strategies, exposure limits, and risk parameters. Negotiate competitive pricing and executive transactions efficiently to maximize trading profitability. Maintain accurate records of trading activities, transactions, and portfolio positions. Conduct fundamental and technical analysis to identify market trends, investment opportunities, and potential risks.

Monitor development in the Nigerian capital market, including NGX, FMDQ, interest rates, monetary policies, and macroeconomic indicators. Analyze securities pricing, yields, market movements, and liquidity conditions to support trading decisions. Provide market intelligence, investment recommendations, and actionable trading insights to management.

Identify emerging investment opportunities and recommend strategies to improve trading performance. Portfolio Performance & Revenue Generation: Develop and implement trading strategies aimed at achieving revenue and profitability targets. Monitor portfolio performance and recommend adjustments to optimize returns. Identify opportunities for capital appreciation, yield optimization, and effective liquidity deployment.

Track trading profitability, transaction costs, and investment performance against established targets. Support the growth of the company’s investment portfolio through disciplined and commercially sound trade decisions. Risk Management & regulatory Compliance : Ensure all trading activities comply with applicable SEC regulations, market rules, internal policies, and approved trading mandates.

Monitor market exposure, counterparty risks, liquidity risks, and trading limits. Conduct appropriate due diligence and risk assessments before executing transactions. Collaborate with risk, compliance, finance, and operations teams to ensure accurate trade settlement and reconciliation. Escalate unusual market activities, settlement exceptions, and potential trading risks promptly.

Stakeholder & Counterparty Management : Build and maintain productive relationships with stockbrokers, securities dealers, banks, asset managers, and other market participants. Engage counterparties to secure competitive pricing, market information, and investment opportunities. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align trading activities with business and investment objectives.

Prepare daily trading reports, market updates, and periodic portfolio performance reports.

Requirements

Qualifications

& Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Banking, Business Administration, or a related field. 3-5 years of relevant experience in Nigerian capital markets, securities trading, capital markets, investment banking, asset management, or treasury operations. Demonstrable experience in trading equities, fixed-income securities, treasury bills, bonds, or related financial instruments.

Strong understanding of the Nigerian capital market, including NGX, FMDQ, SEC regulations, and market dynamics. Proven ability to identify profitable trading opportunities and execute transactions effectively. Strong knowledge of securities valuation, market analysis, portfolio management, and trading risk. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, market analysis tools, and relevant trading platforms.

Strong numerical, analytical, decision-making, and negotiable skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment. High level of integrity, commercial awareness, and attention to detail. Relevant professional qualifications such as CIS, CFA, ACI, CISI, ACT, ACA/ACCA CISI, ACT, ACA/ICAN or other capital-market certifications will be an added advantage.

Relevant SEC registration or professional licensing, where required for the trading activities performed, will be an advantage.

Benefits

Base Pay ranges BTW N500k – N700k monthly (sightly negotiable based on experience) + other benefits