Distritech Distribution has been in System Integration & Business Continuity since 1994. We envisage the right mix of Products, services, People, infrastructure, and technical expertise. Today, we have invested millions of Naira in establishing core service and delivery infrastructure and developing a specialized Technology Consulting Team across Pan Nigeria for better services and reachability to our valued customers.Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Operations Officer with a strong background in Risk and Control to ensure robust operational integrity and manage risks effectively in a fast-moving environment.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Controls & Trade Integrity:
Monitor theend-to-end trade lifecycle(order capture, matching, allocation, settlement, and reporting).
Oversee real-time trade validations, cancellations/amendments, and exception handling with minimal latency impact.
Ensurepre- and post-trade validations(regulatory checks, limit breaches, algo behavior, duplicate order prevention).
Coordinate with trading, quant, and dev teams toautomate and enhance control pointsin trade execution flow.
Risk Monitoring & Incident Management:
Implement and oversee adaily control frameworkcovering reconciliations, breaks, stale positions, cash and collateral movements.
Performdaily independent reconciliations(positions, P&L, margin, fees, capital usage) across key accounts exchanges.
Leadincident investigations, perform root cause analysis, and log operational events in the internal risk system.
Track and remediatenear-missesto reduce future exposure.
Regulatory Compliance & Reporting:
Ensure accurate and timely submission of statutory control reports
Liaise with compliance and legal on new regulations and implementcontrol enhancements to remain audit-ready.
Support firm-wide audits and regulatory inspections, providing documentation and control evidence.
Process Ownership & Change Management:
Own high-risk operational processes (e.g., short locate, DMA flow monitoring, algo approvals).
Partner with IT and developers todesign resilient workflows and monitoring alerts.
Drive continuous improvement and automationto eliminate manual dependencies and operational risk.
E. Counterparty & Treasury Oversight:
Monitor counterparty exposurelimits, collateral usage, and margin requirements across venues.
Overseetreasury operations, ensuring real-time funding visibility and settlement coverage.
TrackFX, funding, and cash breaksthat could impact trading continuity or P&L integrity.
Requirements
Experience:
5 – 7 years in operations, or risk & control roles in high-frequency trading, prop trading, hedge funds, or electronic markets.
Proven experience supportinglow-latency trading,real-time monitoring, andpost-trade controls.
Skills & Knowledge:
Strong understanding of thetrade lifecycle across asset classes(equities, options, futures, FX, crypto).
Familiarity withtrading venue connectivity, clearing/settlement protocols, and global market infrastructures.
Proficient inExcel, SQL, scripting (e.g., Python or VBA)for controls automation.
Experience with systems like Bloomberg, Fidessa, FlexTrade, Broadridge, Traiana, DTCC, or similar.
Behavioral Traits:
Exceptional attention to detail with high ownership and urgency.
Crisis management capability – calm under pressure.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills (traders, tech, compliance, external vendors).
Preferred Certifications:
FRM, PRMIA, CAIA, or relevant regulatory certifications are advantageous.
Why Join Us?
Work on the front lines of innovation in markets.
Play a critical role in ensuring operational excellence and risk resilience.
Join a high-impact team with autonomy and influence on business outcomes.
