Manager, Custody Operations at Ecobank Nigeria

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), a public limited liability company, was established as a bank holding company in 1985 under a private sector initiative spearheaded by the Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce and Industry with the support of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Custody Operations

Job ID: 1186
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Job Purpose

• To supervise the settlement of all money market and capital market trades
• To ensure the accuracy of records of all assets under safekeeping
• To ensure all corporate action events are effectively processed by ensuring all income and entitlements on client’s assets are collected within agreed timelines, policies and regulatory guidelines
• To supervise all custody operations staff
• To ensure that regulatory reports are rendered within stipulated time frame
• To ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Job Context

• This role reports directly to the Head, Global Custody.  He/she should have a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, a substantial number of which should have been in a similar role. Must be self-driven with a strong work ethics and be a self-motivated professional.

Key Responsibilities
The core areas of focus will include but not limited to:

• Supervise the matching of trade instruction with counterparties’ advice, to ensure promptness and accuracy of settlements
• Supervise the processing of corporate actions events and ensure all customer requests and complaints are managed in an excellent/professional manner within agreed terms, policies, and regulatory guidelines
• Maintain an accurate database of all clients and counterparties, keeping it updated from time to time
• Manage the process of issuance of CCI and the repatriation of funds 
• Supervise the operations team which include the Settlements, Corporate Actions and Reconciliation sub-teams
• Provide technical leadership and support to staff through enhancing capabilities and coaching
• Escalate issues to the Head of Global Custody
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory rules and policies and render stipulated reports promptly and accurately to regulators.
• Liaise with financial market infrastructures relevant to the asset safekeeping and administration process.
• Represent the Custodian Bank at operations committees within the market.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 6 – 8 years banking experience in custody operations or treasury operations
• SEC Sponsored individual will be an added advantage

Skills, Capabilities & Direct attributes

• Prior knowledge of custody operations 
• Good understanding of the financial markets
• Good understanding of the various investment instruments (Bonds, Equities, Treasury bills, etc.), and their attributes
• Knowledge of CBN monetary policies & guidelines
• Conversant with the SEC Rules and ISA Act 2007
• Numeracy
• IT skills (Relevant software and PC skills)
• Integrity
• Communication
• Keen attention to detail
• Documents/Records Management
• Interpersonal relations
• Initiative
• Continuous learning mindset.

Application Closing Date
23rd January, 2026 (06:05am).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online