Managing Director
About the company
El-Elyon Alliance & Securities Limited (EASL) is a stockbroking firm in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. We
started in 2015 and are licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the
Nigerian Exchange (NGX). More Nigerians are investing than ever before, and more of them are doing it from their phones. We want to be ready for them. Right now, our focus is growing our naira business: more clients, more trading and better service. At the same time, we're changing how we work with new
technology and getting new products ready. If you join now, you'll help decide where we go
next.
Why join us now We have big plans. We're investing in people, technology and new products, and we want
to become one of Nigeria's leading digital stockbrokers. Join us early and you'll work
closely with leadership, your ideas will shape our plans, and you'll help build something
you can be proud of.
Your tasks
You'll run the business day to day and lead its growth. You'll work with the CEO and
Board to set the plan, then make it happen. You'll also lead our move to digital: new
ways for clients to open accounts, invest and get help
- Set the yearly plan with the CEO and Board, and deliver it.
- Grow the business: more clients, more trades and more revenue from shares and bonds.
- Lead our digital plans, including how and when we launch new products.
- Manage the budget and profit, and get us ready for the SEC's new minimum capital rules, due by June 2027.
- Represent us to the SEC, NGX, banks and major clients, and keep us compliant as we grow.
- Hire, lead and grow a strong team.
In your first year, we'd like to see
- A growth plan approved by the Board and hitting its targets for clients, trading and revenue.
- A clean record with regulators: every report filed on time and no serious issues found.
- A clear plan to meet the new SEC capital rules, and on track.
- Our digital plan approved, with the first projects live.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree (BSc or equivalent) at minimum. An MSc or MBA is preferred.
- At least 12 years in Nigeria's capital market, with 5 or more years running a stockbroking or investment business.
- Chartered Stockbroker (CIS) with active membership, and eligible for SEC registration as MD.
- Proof that you've grown a business, with numbers: clients, trades, revenue or market share.
- Experience in forecasting and budgeting.
- Experience leading and managing people.
- Good knowledge of the Investments and Securities Act 2025 and SEC and NGX rules.
- Experience leading a big change, such as launching a product or moving to a new system.
- The confidence to work with regulators, large clients and a Board.
Experience with an investment app or fintech Experience with an ERP system (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
What we offer
Pay: Competitive senior package: salary, performance bonus, pension, health insurance (HMO) and other benefits
How to apply
What happens after you apply
- A short online interview
- An interview with the CEO and a Board member
- A 30-minute presentation of your business plan for us
- Reference and background checks
[Do not apply through LinkedIn] Email your CV and a one-page cover letter to applications@el-elyonsecurities.org. Only CVs sent via email will be considered.
Closing date: 13th November 2026. We'll only contact shortlisted candidates
Other
Reports to: CEO and Board
Your team: Heads of trading, compliance, risk, operations, finance, sales and IT
Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. In the office, with time out for client and regulator meetings
Job type: Permanent, with a 6-month probation
Start date: As soon as possible, once your SEC registration is done