Role Overview
Absa Bank Limited is seeking a Specialist Trader to execute client and agency trades efficiently and compliantly through the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) Automated Trading System (ATS). The role is performed in accordance with the NSE Equity Trading Rules (as amended July 2025) and the Capital Markets Authority framework.
This position supports revenue growth, market share gains, product diversification, and market development by leveraging Absa Securities Limited and the broader Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) franchise. The objective is to deliver integrated multi-asset trading, sales trading, and capital markets solutions across equities, fixed income, ETFs, REITs, and related instruments.
Key Accountabilities and Outcomes
Revenue Growth & Market Share
- Contribute directly to revenue growth by achieving competitive execution outcomes.
- Increase trading volumes and improve liquidity access.
- Support market share gains across all NSE-traded asset classes.
Trading & Execution Excellence
- Execute trades accurately through NSE systems in compliance with NSE Trading Rules.
- Ensure best price, timing, order priority, and execution quality across all trading sessions.
NSE Trading Systems Proficiency
- Demonstrate deep operational knowledge of NSE Trading Systems including order qualifiers, matching logic, price limits, and execution priority.
Product Diversification & Sales Trading Capability
- Support the expansion of sales trading capabilities and diversified product execution by leveraging the Absa CIB franchise.
Market Development & Cross-Asset Collaboration
- Collaborate with Investment Banking Division (IBD) teams to provide client solutions across multiple asset classes.
- Provide execution support for transitions from primary to secondary markets.
Market Structure, Rules & Surveillance
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of NSE market structure.
- Ensure total compliance with NSE and CMA requirements.
Risk Management & Controls
- Operate strictly within approved trading mandates, limits, and operational controls.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Work collaboratively with settlement, custody, sales, risk, compliance, and operations teams.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Education: A University Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
- Experience: 5–8 years of experience in securities trading, brokerage operations, sales trading, or capital markets.
- Mandatory Certification: NSE Automated Trading System (ATS) Certification.
Knowledge and Technical Competencies
- Extensive knowledge of Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) Market Structure and Systems.
- Proficiency in NSE Equity Trading Rules.
- Expertise in Automated Trading Systems and Order Management/Matching.
- Competency in sales trading and multi-asset execution.
- Understanding of trading rules, surveillance, and market conduct standards.
- Familiarity with the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) regulatory framework.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Absa Bank Limited careers portal on Workday by visiting the following link: Apply Here
