Capital Markets/Securities Trader

About this role

The role is for a Capital Markets or Securities Trader in Lagos, employed by iRecruiters Africa Limited. It involves executing trades across equities, fixed income, and other securities, with market analysis to identify opportunities and manage positions within approved risk and policy limits. The job requires monitoring market activity, preparing reports, and providing market insights to management. It targets candidates with experience in Nigerian capital markets and a strong understanding of trading, risk, and regulatory requirements. The employer provides recruitment services and seeks someone to support trading, portfolio performance, and revenue generation for the business's investment activities.

What you would do

• Execute buy and sell transactions across equities, bonds, treasury bills and other approved securities.
• Monitor market prices, volumes, liquidity, and macro indicators to optimise trade execution.
• Manage trading positions within approved strategies and risk parameters.
• Maintain accurate records of trading activities, transactions and portfolio positions.
• Conduct fundamental and technical analysis to identify market trends and opportunities.
• Provide market intelligence, investment recommendations and actionable insights to management.
• Develop and implement trading strategies to achieve revenue targets.
• Track profitability, costs, and performance against targets.
• Ensure compliance with SEC regulations and internal policies during trading.
• Prepare daily trading reports, market updates and portfolio performance reports.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Banking, Business Administration or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Nigerian capital markets, securities trading or related areas.
• Experience trading equities, fixed income, treasury bills or related instruments.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian capital market, NGX, FMDQ, SEC regulations and market dynamics.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities and execute transactions effectively.
• Knowledge of securities valuation, portfolio management, trading risk and market analysis tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modelling and trading platforms.
• Strong numerical, analytical, decision-making and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Integrity, commercial awareness and attention to detail.

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