Fixed Income Dealer / Trader at Cordros Capital

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 Grade: Associate
Empoloyment Type: Full-time
Reporting Line: Head, Research and Strategy

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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.