Securities Trader

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and suitably qualified professional to join its team as a Securities Trader.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for executing securities transactions, monitoring market developments, managing client and proprietary trading activities, and providing timely market insights to support investment and trading decisions.
• The Securities Trader will be responsible for executing buy and sell orders across approved securities and financial instruments, monitoring market trends and price movements, and ensuring that all trades are executed efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• The role requires strong knowledge of the Nigerian capital market, excellent analytical and numerical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, market-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute client and proprietary securities transactions accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with approved trading limits, mandates, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor market movements, price trends, volumes, corporate actions, and macroeconomic developments to support informed trading decisions.
• Develop and implement trading strategies that align with client objectives, portfolio mandates, and the firm’s risk appetite.
• Provide timely market updates, trade ideas, and execution advice to institutional, corporate, and high-net-worth clients.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, brokers, counterparties, regulators, and market operators.
• Ensure all trades are properly captured, reconciled, documented, and reported in accordance with internal processes and market rules.
• Work closely with research, sales, operations, compliance, and risk management teams to support seamless trade execution and settlement.
• Identify trading opportunities, liquidity conditions, and market risks, escalating material issues promptly to management.
• Support business development by contributing to client acquisition, retention, and revenue growth initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SEC rules, NGX trading rules, capital market regulations, and relevant industry developments.

Education Qualification and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline; a postgraduate or professional qualification will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 7years’ 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 will be an added advantage.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@comerciopartners.com using the position as subject of email.