Equity Proprietary Trader at a Leading Stockbroking Firm - HRGlobe Limited

HRGlobe Limited - Our client, a leading stockbroking firm, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Equity Proprietary Trader

Location: Marina, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking to hire an Equity Proprietary Trader to join their team.
• The Equity Proprietary Trader is responsible for generating profits for the firm by trading equities using the firm’s proprietary capital.
• The role involves identifying market opportunities, executing trading strategies, managing risk exposure, and maintaining a deep understanding of market trends, liquidity, and pricing dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Execute proprietary equity trades in NGX
• Develop and implement short-term and medium-term trading strategies.
• Identify arbitrage, momentum, and event-driven opportunities.
• Monitor order books, liquidity trends, and price movements in real time.
• Optimize trade timing and execution efficiency.
• Conduct technical and fundamental analysis of listed equities.
• Track macroeconomic indicators, monetary policy changes, and regulatory developments.
• Manage proprietary equity portfolio within approved risk limits.
• Monitor exposure by sector, counterparty, and market concentration.
• Apply stop-loss and risk mitigation techniques.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in equity trading, proprietary trading, or institutional trading
• Strong knowledge of equity markets and trading systems
• Authorized Dealing Clerk – NGX and NASD
• Experience in Nigerian capital markets or emerging markets trading
• Strong understanding of equity markets and trading dynamics
• Proficiency in technical and fundamental market analysis
• Strong risk management and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure trading environments
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of market microstructure and liquidity
• Strong attention to detail and execution discipline.

Application Closing Date
6th April, 2026.

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