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.
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