Experienced Equity Trader

An established company is recruiting for the following position. Position Overview: - Our client 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: - 5 - 7 years of 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. Ideal Candidate: - A disciplined, market-savvy professional with strong execution skills, sound judgment under pressure, and a clear understanding of compliance obligations within regulated asset management environments. - This is an exceptional opportunity for a top-tier trading professional seeking a high-impact role within a forward-looking investment institution.