Capital Market/ Securities Trader

Widestride International Limited manages the WIL Balanced Asset as a discretionary private investment product designed to deliver a balanced combination of capital growth, income generation, and risk mitigation in line with each investor’s objectives and risk profile.

The portfolio is strategically diversified across low-risk instruments , including Treasury Bills, investment-grade bonds, money market funds, and term deposits, as well as medium-risk investments such as SEC-approved equities and publicly listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). This diversified approach enables the portfolio to pursue competitive returns while maintaining prudent risk management and capital preservation.

Job Title:  Capital Markets / Securities Trader

Job Type: Full Time/Hybrid

Level: Mid - Senior

Purpose Statement

The Capital Markets / Securities Trader will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing profitable trading opportunities across financial markets, including equities, fixed-income securities, treasury bills, bonds, and other approved investment instruments.

The role requires strong market intelligence, analytical capabilities, effective trade execution, and disciplined risk management to optimise investment returns, maintain liquidity, and contribute to the company's revenue and profitability objectives.

Responsibilities

1. Trading & Investment Execution

• Execute buy and sell transactions across equities, bonds, treasury bills, and other approved securities.

• Identify and capitalise on profitable trading opportunities through market analysis and informed investment decisions.

• Monitor market prices, trading volumes, liquidity, and economic indicators to optimise trade execution.

• Manage trading positions within approved investment strategies, exposure limits, and risk parameters.

• Negotiate competitive pricing and execute transactions efficiently to maximise trading profitability.

• Maintain accurate records of trading activities, transactions, and portfolio positions.

2. Market Research & Analysis

• Conduct fundamental and technical analysis to identify market trends, investment opportunities, and potential risks.

• Monitor developments in the Nigerian capital market, including NGX, FMDQ, interest rates, monetary policies, and macroeconomic indicators.

• Analyse securities pricing, yields, market movements, and liquidity conditions to support trading decisions.

• Provide market intelligence, investment recommendations, and actionable trading insights to management.

• Identify emerging investment opportunities and recommend strategies to improve trading performance.

3. Portfolio Performance & Revenue Generation

• Develop and implement trading strategies aimed at achieving revenue and profitability targets.

• Monitor portfolio performance and recommend adjustments to optimise returns.

• Identify opportunities for capital appreciation, yield optimisation, and effective liquidity deployment.

• Track trading profitability, transaction costs, and investment performance against established targets.

• Support the growth of the company's investment portfolio through disciplined and commercially sound trading decisions.

4. Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all trading activities comply with applicable SEC regulations, market rules, internal policies, and approved trading mandates.

• Monitor market exposure, counterparty risks, liquidity risks, and trading limits.

• Conduct appropriate due diligence and risk assessments before executing transactions.

• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure accurate trade settlement and reconciliation.

• Escalate unusual market activities, settlement exceptions, and potential trading risks promptly.

5. Stakeholder & Counterparty Management

• Build and maintain productive relationships with stockbrokers, securities dealers, banks, asset managers, and other market participants.

• Engage counterparties to secure competitive pricing, market information, and investment opportunities.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align trading activities with business and investment objectives.

• Prepare daily trading reports, market updates, and periodic portfolio performance reports.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Banking, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in securities trading, capital markets, investment banking, asset management, or treasury operations.

• Demonstrable experience trading equities, fixed-income securities, treasury bills, bonds, or related financial instruments.

• Strong understanding of the Nigerian capital market, including NGX, FMDQ, SEC regulations, and market dynamics.

• Proven ability to identify profitable trading opportunities and execute transactions effectively.

• Strong knowledge of securities valuation, market analysis, portfolio management, and trading risk.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modelling, market analysis tools, and relevant trading platforms.

• Strong numerical, analytical, decision-making, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

• High level of integrity, commercial awareness, and attention to detail.

• Relevant professional qualifications such as CIS, CFA, ACI, or other capital-market certifications will be an added advantage.

• Relevant SEC registration or professional licensing, where required for the trading activities performed, will be an advantage.
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
  

• Opportunity to work with a newly established fund management company and contribute to its growth and success
  

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  

• Professional development and training opportunities