Securities Trader at Comercio Partners

Role Summary

• The Securities Trader will be responsible for executing buy and sell mandates across equities and other approved securities on behalf of clients and the firm, in line with market rules, internal policies, and regulatory requirements. The role requires a commercially minded, analytical, and compliance-conscious professional with strong market knowledge, proven trading experience, and current Securities and Exchange Commission registration as a Sponsored Individual.

Key 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline; a postgraduate or professional qualification will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 7years’ relevant experience of trading in a stockbroking/securities firm
• 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.
• Possession of at least one relevant professional certification is mandatory.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Must be a SEC Sponsored Individual.
• Excellent knowledge of equities, fixed income, and other approved securities products.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and technical analysis skills.
• Sound judgement, attention to detail, and ability to make timely decisions under pressure.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and regulatory awareness.
• Strong communication, negotiation, relationship management, and client advisory skills.
• Proficiency in trading platforms, market data tools, and financial analysis applications