Experienced Equity Trader at a Reputable Asset Management Company - Kaplo Africa

Kaplo Africa - Our client, a reputable Asset Management Company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Experienced Equity Trader

Location: Lagos

Description

• Our client is seeking a highly skilled and performance-driven Equity Trader to join its investment team.
• This role is critical to executing equity strategies, optimizing portfolio performance, and ensuring strict regulatory compliance within Nigeria’s capital market framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute equity trades (local and international markets where applicable) in alignment with approved investment mandates and strategies.
• Monitor market trends, price movements, liquidity conditions, and macroeconomic indicators to identify profitable trading opportunities.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and Research Analysts to implement tactical and strategic asset allocation decisions.
• Manage order flow, risk exposure, and transaction costs to maximize returns.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory guidelines set by the Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria and the Nigerian Exchange Group.
• Maintain accurate trade records, reporting documentation, and audit trails.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with brokers, custodians, and other market counterparties.

Requirements

• 5 - 7 years of hands-on experience as an Equity Trader within a registered and licensed Asset Management Firm (mandatory due to regulatory requirements).
• Strong understanding of Nigerian capital markets, trading systems, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record of delivering consistent trading performance.
• Deep analytical capability, risk management expertise, and high attention to detail.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIS, CFA – added advantage).
• High ethical standards, discretion, and regulatory awareness.

Ideal Candidate:

• A disciplined, market-savvy professional with strong execution skills, sound judgment under pressure, and a clear understanding of compliance obligations within regulated asset management environments.
• This is an exceptional opportunity for a top-tier trading professional seeking a high-impact role within a forward-looking investment institution.

Salary
N1,400,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
20th February, 2026.