Stockbroking Operations Officer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
• 2–5 years’ experience in stockbroking operations, capital markets operations, or back-office securities processing.
  
• Relevant certifications (CIS, ACA, ACCA, or progress towards any) are an advantage.
  
• Strong understanding of NGX, CSCS, SEC rules, and the Nigerian capital market ecosystem.
  
• Proficiency in trade settlement systems and brokerage back-office applications.
  

• Process, validate, and settle equity trades in line with market timelines and operational standards.
  
• Maintain accurate client data, mandates, KYC documentation, and account updates in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  
• Perform daily trade reconciliations with CSCS, settlement banks, and internal systems.
  
• Monitor client funding, margin positions, and settlement obligations, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.
  
• Prepare and submit statutory reports to regulators (SEC, NSE/NGX, CSCS) within approved timelines.
  
• Support the onboarding of new clients, ensuring complete documentation and compliance reviews.
  
• Manage corporate actions processing—including dividends, bonuses, rights issues, and notifications to clients.
  
• Liaise with the dealing desk to ensure correct trade booking, amendments, and timely settlement.
  
• Maintain proper records of all transactions, mandates, correspondence, and audit-ready documentation.
  
• Ensure adherence to compliance, risk management, and internal control policies.