Securities Broker

Job Summary

• We are seeking a competent, result-oriented, and commercially driven Securities Broker to facilitate the buying and selling of securities on behalf of clients.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing client relationships, executing securities transactions, providing investment-related information, and identifying business opportunities to grow the company's investment portfolio and revenue.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the purchase and sale of securities, including equities, bonds, and other approved investment instruments, on behalf of clients.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with individual and institutional investors.
• Identify and generate new business opportunities to increase client acquisition, transaction volumes, and revenue.
• Provide clients with market updates, investment information, and relevant insights to support informed investment decisions.
• Monitor stock market trends, economic developments, and capital market activities.
• Execute client orders accurately, promptly, and in accordance with approved procedures and applicable regulations.
• Maintain an active client portfolio and follow up on client investment needs and enquiries.
• Meet assigned business development, transaction volume, and revenue targets.
• Ensure proper documentation, record-keeping, and reporting of all transactions and client interactions.
• Collaborate with the operations, compliance, risk management, and finance teams to ensure efficient transaction processing.
• Ensure compliance with applicable capital market regulations, internal policies, and ethical standards.
• Prepare periodic reports on client activities, market developments, transactions, and business performance.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in securities brokerage, stockbroking, investment management, or capital markets.
• Relevant professional certification or registration required for securities dealing activities in Nigeria, as applicable.
• Membership of or certification from a recognized capital market professional body will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of the Nigerian capital market, securities trading, and investment products.
• Strong business development, sales, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant trading or investment platforms.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, attention to detail, and customer service orientation.