PROPRIETARY TRADER AT FCSL ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY | PROPRIETARY TRADER JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

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

Job Description:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

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