Capital Market/ Securities Trader

Widestride International Limited manages the WIL Balanced Asset as a discretionary private investment product designed to deliver a balanced combination of capital growth, income generation, and risk mitigation in line with each investor’s objectives and risk profile.

The portfolio is strategically diversified across low-risk instruments, including Treasury Bills, investment-grade bonds, money market funds, and term deposits, as well as medium-risk investments such as SEC-approved equities and publicly listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). This diversified approach enables the portfolio to pursue competitive returns while maintaining prudent risk management and capital preservation.

Job Title: Capital Markets / Securities Trader

Job Type: Full Time/Hybrid

Level: Mid - Senior

The Capital Markets / Securities Trader will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing profitable trading opportunities across financial markets, including equities, fixed-income securities, treasury bills, bonds, and other approved investment instruments.

The role requires strong market intelligence, analytical capabilities, effective trade execution, and disciplined risk management to optimise investment returns, maintain liquidity, and contribute to the company's revenue and profitability objectives.

Responsibilities

1. Trading & Investment Execution

• Execute buy and sell transactions across equities, bonds, treasury bills, and other approved securities.
  

• Identify and capitalise on profitable trading opportunities through market analysis and informed investment decisions.
  

• Monitor market prices, trading volumes, liquidity, and economic indicators to optimise trade execution.
  

• Manage trading positions within approved investment strategies, exposure limits, and risk parameters.
  

• Negotiate competitive pricing and execute transactions efficiently to maximise trading profitability.
  

• Maintain accurate records of trading activities, transactions, and portfolio positions.
  

2. Market Research & Analysis

• Conduct fundamental and technical analysis to identify market trends, investment opportunities, and potential risks.
  

• Monitor developments in the Nigerian capital market, including NGX, FMDQ, interest rates, monetary policies, and macroeconomic indicators.
  

• Analyse securities pricing, yields, market movements, and liquidity conditions to support trading decisions.
  

• Provide market intelligence, investment recommendations, and actionable trading insights to management.
  

• Identify emerging investment opportunities and recommend strategies to improve trading performance.
  

3. Portfolio Performance & Revenue Generation

• Develop and implement trading strategies aimed at achieving revenue and profitability targets.
  

• Monitor portfolio performance and recommend adjustments to optimise returns.
  

• Identify opportunities for capital appreciation, yield optimisation, and effective liquidity deployment.
  

• Track trading profitability, transaction costs, and investment performance against established targets.
  

• Support the growth of the company's investment portfolio through disciplined and commercially sound trading decisions.
  

4. Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all trading activities comply with applicable SEC regulations, market rules, internal policies, and approved trading mandates.
  

• Monitor market exposure, counterparty risks, liquidity risks, and trading limits.
  

• Conduct appropriate due diligence and risk assessments before executing transactions.