Career Opportunity at CSL Stockbrokers Ltd (CSLS)

CSL Stockbrokers Ltd (CSLS) is a fully owned subsidiary of FCMB Group Plc, has over 30 years operating history on the Nigeria Stock Exchange and provides Institutional and corporate brokerage services to investors and select issuers. At the heart of CSLS is a robust research platform which supports local and international investors who are desirous of in-depth coverage of the Nigerian capital markets and the economy as a whole. 

Our brokerage platform is accessible through our regulated offices and self-service online portal.see less

JOB SUMMARY:

The Head of Corporate Broking will report to the MD CSL Stockbrokers Ltd, and will be responsible for the Corporate Brokerage Function. This individual will supervise; Market making, broker to the issue, principle trading/ Investments and Corporate Business Development. He/she will also provide other customized research services. He/she must have valuation/ modeling experience, extensive relationship Management skills, and must be a deal clerk with at least 6 years post CIS broking experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for originating investment ideas from the listed and unlisted universe for internal and external clientsResponsible for origination and execution of corporate transactions. In charge of Proprietary trading/investment for the company, supervise customized research services for corporate clients.Supervise, Market making(particular stocks)Interface with trading, sales and research teams to offer corporate brokerage services to other cadre of clientsSuperior Client relationship management, managing clients’ portfolio including sending out proposalsPreparation of periodic monthly management reports for unit activities to the Board of Directors and the Managing directorPossess strong relationship management skills to interface with regulators

PERSONALITY SYNOPSIS:

Self-starter – shows initiative. High energy, proactive and strong team player. A tenacious work ethicDesire to win and attracted to challenges. Must be commercially minded especially as remuneration is linked to performance of ideasEntrepreneurial spirit comfortable working within a large corporation.Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative style. Strong PowerPoint/presentation skills for investment cases and teasers. Strong oratory skillsEnthusiasm for companies and stocks. Willingness to work a flexible schedule

  SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Strong technical understanding of financial products and technology platforms with ability to drive revenue effectively through them, leveraging partner capabilities.Ability to see the big picture and develop long term vision balanced with the ability to drive the organization to execute within realistic goals.Demonstrated ability to both maintain large revenue bases as well as growth of new customer bases Demonstrated success in networking and developing deep relationships and alliances with key accounts.Portfolio management proficiency and good knowledge of market trends. Demonstrated accuracy in forecasting pipeline opportunities.Strong active listening skills, consultative style, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to create investment ideas based on publicly-available information: company accounts, industry trends and news items for internal and external clientsStrong problem solving, analysis and communication skills, both verbal and written excellent writing skills.  Ability to structure a report. Strong verbal and written communication skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Excellent academics with a Master’s degree in Finance, Statistics, Economics Business, and Finance related. An MBA or CFA qualified (or CFA in view) will be an added advantageCIS certified stockbroker, with 6 years of stock-broking/investment/portfolio management experienceMinimum of 2 years international experience in Equity Research covering specific industriesExperience in Corporate Brokerage/ Corporate Finance including experience in Issuing house activitiesStrong technical skills (particularly in MS Excel and Access). Knowledge of VBA, SQL or other financial modeling platforms a plus.