STOCKBROKING OPERATIONS OFFICER AT ZEDCREST CAPITAL LIMITED | STOCKBROKING OPERATIONS OFFICER JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Zedcrest Capital is a full service capital management firm, with core interests in fixed income securities trading, asset management and proprietary investments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• The Stockbroking Operations Officer will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end operational activities of the brokerage business.
• This role ensures seamless trade processing, reconciliations, regulatory compliance, client account management, and efficient back-office operations.
• The officer will work closely with dealing, compliance, finance, and client service teams to maintain accuracy, efficiency, and operational excellence across all brokerage transactions.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in preparing operational reports, dashboards, and internal performance metrics.
• Provide day-to-day support to clients, responding to operational inquiries and service requests.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risk.

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.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and reconciliation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• High level of integrity and commitment to regulatory compliance.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

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