Securities Trader

Section: About the Role Comercio Partners is seeking an experienced Securities Trader to execute securities transactions, monitor market developments, manage client and proprietary trading activities, and provide market insights to support investment and trading decisions. The role requires strong knowledge of the Nigerian capital market, analytical skills, sound judgment, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Section: Key Responsibilities

• Execute client and proprietary securities transactions accurately and in compliance with approved trading limits, mandates, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor market movements, price trends, trading volumes, corporate actions, and macroeconomic developments.
• 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.
• Ensure trades are properly captured, reconciled, documented, and reported in line with internal processes and market rules.
• Collaborate with research, sales, operations, compliance, and risk management teams to support trade execution and settlement.
• Identify trading opportunities, liquidity conditions, and market risks, escalating significant issues to management.
• Support client acquisition, retention, and revenue growth initiatives.
• Stay updated on SEC rules, NGX trading rules, capital market regulations, and industry developments.

Section: Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline. A postgraduate or professional qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years' relevant experience in securities trading, equities trading, stockbroking, investment management, or capital market operations.
• Must be a SEC Sponsored Individual.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian capital market operations, SEC requirements, NGX trading rules, trade lifecycle management, and settlement processes.
• Proven ability to execute trades, manage market-sensitive information, and operate within defined risk and compliance limits.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CIS, ACS, CFA, or other capital market qualifications are an added advantage.