Proprietary Trader at FCSL Asset Management Company

Posted on Tue 23rd Jun, 2026 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

FCSL Asset Management Company was incorporated in 1994 and has been operational for nearly 3 decades, providing various investments, financial services and advisory, with the Corporate Finance and Advisory, Equities and Fixed Income Securities and Markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Proprietary Trader

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Work mode: Hybrid

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Execute trades across various asset classes using the firm’s capital.
  • Develop and implement trading strategies based on technical and/or fundamental analysis.
  • Continuously monitor markets and adjust strategies based on performance and market conditions.
  • Manage and control risk exposure in accordance with internal risk management guidelines.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market news, economic events, and trading technologies.
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.
  • Collaborate with other traders, analysts, and risk managers.
  • Back-test strategies and improve models to enhance profitability
  • Make marketing calls to investors along with the Sales Team where needed
  • Onboard institutional investors (PFAs, Asset Managers, Banks, Insurance companies etc) as corporate clients
  • Discretionary Accounts/Portfolio Management.

Educational and Professional Qualification

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
  • Member of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS)
  • Authorized Dealing Clerk of the Nigerian Exchange
  • Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) are an added advantage.

Experience:

  • 5 years of experience in proprietary trading or similar financial role.

Competency Requirements:

  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of financial markets, instruments, and trading strategies.
  • Excellent risk management and decision-making skills.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Strong knowledge of the Nigerian capital market instruments and trading rules.
  • Proficiency in trading platforms such as X-Gen (NGX trading engine), Bloomberg (if available), or in-house trading terminals.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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