2021 Cordros Academy Graduate Program at Cordros Capital

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Type: Permanent

About the Academy

• The Cordros Academy Graduate Trainee Program offers highly motivated individuals an opportunity to gain capital market experience, test drive a career in financial services at a leading financial services group, offering services in securities trading, asset management, investment banking, research, Insurance brokerage, registrars and trustees.
• Also licensed as Brokers/Issuing House and Fund/Portfolio Managers by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Education & Experience

• Graduated from University with a minimum of 2:1 in Economics, Accounting and Business Administration.
• Must have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.
• Be 27 years or below as at December 31, 2021.
• 0-1 years’ experience in the financial services industry as an analyst

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in presenting and debating a point under pressure.
• Good understanding of financial statements
• Good understanding of economics
• Advanced MS Office Proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent networking and stakeholder management skills
• Well-developed organizational skills to respond to shifting priorities on multiple projects.
• The ability to work independently while functioning as part of a team.
• Demonstrated job commitment, as well as personal flexibility and adaptability required to meet client needs.
• A high degree of initiative, motivation, attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a passion for excellence.
• The desire to learn and develop knowledge
• An excellent eye for detail and discrepancies
• Good research skills.
• Excellent Negotiation skills
• Good presentation skills.

Having the following are an advantage:

• CFA, ACA, ACCA, CIS, FMVA, FMI or plans towards completing any of these certifications.
• A Masters degree or an MBA will be an added advantage.