Head, Trading Operations
Financial Institution
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Job Overview
Location
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
On-site
Sector
Finance & Banking
Experience Level
Senior (5-8 years)
About the Company
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Head of Trading Operations to lead our dynamic team. This critical role involves overseeing the entire trade lifecycle, from execution through to settlement and reconciliation, ensuring seamless operations and unwavering compliance with regulatory standards.
You will be responsible for driving operational efficiency, optimizing liquidity, and advising management on best practices. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading financial institution and contribute to the smooth functioning of the capital markets.
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Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all trading support operations, including trade validation, clearing, and settlement processes.
- Lead compliance efforts across all trading activities, ensuring adherence to SEC, NGX, and other applicable regulatory standards.
- Advise management on efficient operational structures and strategies to minimize trade failures and optimize liquidity.
- Develop and maintain operational policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company and client assets.
- Liaise with brokers, custodians, regulators, and clearing houses to ensure smooth market operations and facilitate audits.
- Monitor changes in financial regulations and market infrastructure, ensuring proactive adjustments to trading workflows.
- Mentor and develop junior operations staff, promoting best practices in trade lifecycle management and professional conduct.
Qualifications
- Mandatory Chartered Accountant (ICAN) certification.
- Professional membership with the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) is an added advantage.
- Minimum of B.Sc./HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- 5–7 years of proven experience in trading operations, finance, or middle-office roles, preferably within financial services or capital markets.
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian capital market laws, SEC regulations, and trade reporting requirements.
- Proficiency in trading platforms, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail, integrity, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- High ethical standards and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Collaborative and professional work environment
- Exposure to a dynamic financial services and capital markets environment
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Lead the entire trading lifecycle, from initial execution to final settlement and reconciliation. This pivotal role ensures operational efficiency and strict regulatory compliance within the capital markets. You will be instrumental in minimizing trade failures and optimizing liquidity, directly impacting the firm's financial health and client trust.
Posted Date
February 18, 2026
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