Job Title: Lead, OTC Market
Company: VFD Microfinance Bank
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Not Specified
VFD Microfinance Bank is a digital financial services provider with a focus on innovation and technology-driven banking solutions. The organisation is on a rapid growth trajectory and seeks talented professionals who can contribute to its expanding operations and deliver excellence across its business activities.
Job Summary
VFD Microfinance Bank is recruiting a qualified and experienced professional for the position of Lead, OTC Market in Lagos. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the growth and development of the organisation’s over-the-counter (OTC) market platform, increasing market participation and trading activities, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and improving market efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategies to expand the organisation’s user base and trading activity on the OTC platform.
- Increase participation among brokers, dealers, issuers, investors, and other eligible market operators.
- Engage market participants to increase trading activity, listings, and market access.
- Monitor transaction activities, turnover, pricing trends, and market operations to improve market processes.
- Support the development of market rules, procedures, and operating standards.
- Identify barriers to market participation and recommend practical solutions.
- Maintain relationships with regulators, market associations, trading participants, and other stakeholders.
- Prepare market performance reports and recommendations for senior management.
- Contribute to the development of solutions and initiatives that improve market efficiency.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Relevant professional qualification in capital markets, securities, or risk management.
- Eight to ten years of experience in capital markets, securities trading, stockbroking, investment banking, or similar operations.
- Strong understanding of OTC market structures, securities trading, settlement processes, and relevant regulations.
- Demonstrated experience in market leadership, market participant engagement, and market development initiatives.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong analytical and commercial capabilities.
- Excellent operational and stakeholder management skills.
- Good understanding of capital market operations and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to develop market growth strategies and improve trading activities.
- Strong relationship management and communication skills.
Work Structure and Compensation
VFD Microfinance Bank offers opportunities for career development and advancement across the organisation. Employees also benefit from exposure to cross-sector and cross-border business activities within VFD’s ecosystem, alongside a work culture that promotes entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the application link below:
Application Closing Date: Not Specified.