• Application Deadline:
• Position: Experienced Equity Trader



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 - 7 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Summary

• Our client, a reputable Asset Management Company in Lagos, is seeking a highly skilled and performance-driven Equity Trader to join its investment team.


• This role is critical to executing equity strategies, optimizing portfolio performance, and ensuring strict regulatory compliance within Nigeria’s capital market framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute equity trades (local and international markets where applicable) in alignment with approved investment mandates and strategies.


• Monitor market trends, price movements, liquidity conditions, and macroeconomic indicators to identify profitable trading opportunities.


• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and Research Analysts to implement tactical and strategic asset allocation decisions.


• Manage order flow, risk exposure, and transaction costs to maximize returns.


• Ensure full compliance with regulatory guidelines set by the Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria and the Nigerian Exchange Group.


• Maintain accurate trade records, reporting documentation, and audit trails.


• Build and sustain strong relationships with brokers, custodians, and other market counterparties.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5–7 years’ hands-on experience as an Equity Trader within a registered and licensed Asset Management Firm (mandatory due to regulatory requirements).


• Strong understanding of Nigerian capital markets, trading systems, and regulatory frameworks.


• Proven track record of delivering consistent trading performance.


• Deep analytical capability, risk management expertise, and high attention to detail.


• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIS, CFA – added advantage).


• High ethical standards, discretion, and regulatory awareness.