• Application Deadline:
• Position: Proprietary Trader



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute trades across various asset classes using the firm’s capital.


• Develop and implement trading strategies based on technical and/or fundamental analysis.


• Continuously monitor markets and adjust strategies based on performance and market conditions.


• Manage and control risk exposure in accordance with internal risk management guidelines.


• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market news, economic events, and trading technologies.


• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.


• Collaborate with other traders, analysts, and risk managers.


• Back-test strategies and improve models to enhance profitability


• Make marketing calls to investors along with the Sales Team where needed


• Onboard institutional investors (PFAs, Asset Managers, Banks, Insurance companies etc) as corporate clients


• Discretionary Accounts/Portfolio Management.

Educational and Professional Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.


• Member of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS)


• Authorized Dealing Clerk of the Nigerian Exchange


• Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) are an added advantage.

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in proprietary trading or similar financial role.

Competency Requirements:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.


• In-depth knowledge of financial markets, instruments, and trading strategies.


• Excellent risk management and decision-making skills.


• Strong communication and teamwork skills.


• Strong knowledge of the Nigerian capital market instruments and trading rules.


• Proficiency in trading platforms such as X-Gen (NGX trading engine), Bloomberg (if available), or in-house trading terminals.