Fixed Income Dealer / Trader at Cordros Capital Limited

Cordros Capital Limited is a leading financial services group in African markets with a reputation for wealth creation. We are licensed as Brokers/Dealers and Issuing House by the Securities & Exchange Commission and the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Cordros offers a broad range of services to a diversified client base which includes private clients, small businesses, financial institutions, corporations and governments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fixed Income Dealer / Trader

Location: Lagos
Job Schedule Full time

Job Purpose

• Cordros Securities Limited is looking for an experienced Fixed Income Dealer/Trader to join our team, specializing in trades that generate consistent income.
• In this role, you'll work with bonds and other debt instruments, analyze market trends, execute trades, and contribute to strategies prioritizing income generation.
• You'll be a crucial part of our trading team, collaborating closely with portfolio managers and ensuring that our trading activities align with our overall goals and risk parameters.

Responsibilities

• Execute Trades: Make trades in various fixed income securities (like government and corporate bonds), always keeping an eye on generating stable income for our clients and the firm.
• Market Watching: Keep your finger on the pulse of the market. Analyse trends, interest rates, and economic news to find the best opportunities for income-focused trades.
• Support Portfolio Strategy: Work alongside portfolio managers to make sure our trading activities line up with broader income strategies. You'll help shape how we approach income generation from the ground up
• Risk Management: Carefully assess the risks associated with each trade. You'll need to find the right balance between maximizing income and managing risk, ensuring we stick to our firm's risk guidelines
• Build Relationships: Cultivate strong connections with brokers, dealers, and market contacts to get the best trade execution and pricing.
• Track Performance: Monitor how trades are performing, keeping a close eye on yields, income generation, and overall results. You'll provide regular updates to the team on how things are going.
• Stay Compliant: Ensure all trading activities meet industry regulations and internal policies, helping us maintain a strong reputation and a clean record
• Innovate: Bring new ideas to the table. We value fresh approaches to trading strategies that can boost our income potential while staying ahead of market changes.

Job Requirements
Education:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Advanced qualifications like a CFA or ACI dealing certificate is a plus.

Work Experience:

• Ideally, you have 3-5 years of experience in fixed income trading or a similar role, with a track record of income-focused success.

Key Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge:

• The incumbent must have proficiency knowledge in the following areas:
• Deep knowledge of fixed income securities and what drives the markets.

Skills:
The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:

• Proficient with trading platforms and financial tools like Bloomberg.
• Sharp analytical skills-you love diving into the numbers.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex ideas clearly and build relationships.
• Attention to detail, especially under pressure, to make sound, quick decisions.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Adaptable, flexible, and able to thrive on challenges whilst handling a multitude of tasks and responsibilities.
• Self-motivated with drive, energy and initiative.
• Integrity, honesty and total commitment to the requirement to maintain client confidentiality.
• A team player, who is willing and able to assist the team in meeting and exceeding its objectives.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.