Capital Market Analyst at Elvaridah

Role Overview

• The Fixed Income C Equities Associate will be responsible for conducting research, monitoring markets, and identifying investment opportunities across equities and fixed income instruments.
• The role also requires ensuring that all activities comply with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Nigeria) regulations, as well as internal compliance policies.
• The associate will play a key role in portfolio monitoring, execution support, and providing investment recommendations to management.

Key Responsibilities
Equities s Fixed Income Analysis:

• Analyse equity and fixed income holdings using VaR and risk dashboards to monitor market movements, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide actionable recommendations to management on portfolio positioning, buy/sell decisions, and risk management strategies.
• Conduct daily Mark-to-Market valuations of equity and fixed income positions to ensure accurate portfolio valuation.
• Monitor macroeconomic trends, central bank policies, and regulatory changes affecting equities and fixed income markets.
• Identify and recommend profitable investment opportunities in the primary and secondary markets (bonds, T-bills, equities).

Market Data Management:

• Maintain and update Primary and Secondary Market Data Banks, including auction results, pricing, and yield curves.
• Provide daily updates of stock prices, corporate actions, and market releases (earnings, reports, etc.) to aid portfolio construction.

Trade Support s Documentation:

• Record and reconcile trades by maintaining accurate trade slips and blotters.
• Ensure timely reporting and reconciliation of trades in line with internal controls and regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure all activities comply with SEC Nigeria rules and guidelines on equity and fixed income investments.
• Prepare and assist with SEC filings (monthly, quarterly, and annual returns, compliance certificates, and disclosures).
• Monitor compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) requirements for investment transactions.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections, providing accurate records and reports.

Training s Capacity Development:

• Mentor and train analysts and interns on market analysis, valuation models (CAPM, DCF, yield curve pricing), and trading processes.
• Promote a culture of compliance, integrity, and analytical excellence across the team.

Academic s Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (master’s degree is an advantage).
• Professional Certifications: At least one of CFA, ACA/ICAN, CIS, ACI or similar is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, fixed income instruments, equities, and portfolio management.
• Familiarity with SEC Nigeria rules, NSE regulations, and CBN guidelines governing investment and trading activities.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Bloomberg, or other financial modelling tools.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and communication skills.

Core Competencies:

• Investment analysis and valuation skills (equity C fixed income).
• Strong regulatory compliance knowledge and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and reconcile large volumes of data and transactions.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.
• Team player with leadership ability for training and mentoring.