ARM Life Plc Job for an Equity Trader

ARM Life is the insurance subsidiary of Asset & Resource Management Company Ltd (ARM). Its parent company, ARM is one of the largest non-bank financial services firms in Nigeria with a focus on asset management. Established in 1994, ARM started operations as a traditional asset management company specialising in the management of quoted equities and fixed income securities. We are recruiting to fill the position below:   Job Title: Equity Trader Location: Nigeria Job Summary

• The successful candidate will be responsible for executing trades of existing stock broking accounts, relationship management and sales to institutional and private clients.

• Execute Trades
• Monitor Clients portfolios
• Assist with relationship and filings at the Stock Exchange
• Assist with morning meeting preparation and discussions
• Assist with filings at the stock exchange with regards to capital market transactions
• Make presentations to staff, prospects and existing clients
• Ensure data integrity - benchmarks, historical prices, client communication records, etc.
• Recruit new clients, initiate sales and manage existing relationships
• Liaise with institutional clients on Bloomberg
• Prepare and send sales pitches to local and international clients
• Execute trades in-house and on the floor of stock exchange
• Send market colour updates to institutional clients during trading
• Any other relevant tasks and assignments

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Statistics, Finance, Actuarial Science, Mathematics or other numerate field
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Good management, presentation and communication skills
• Excellent use of excel
• Must have CIS certification with At least 2 years experience in a related field
• A background in trading, research or sales would be a strong advantage