Now hiring · Inaugural Abuja cohort

Graduate Trainee – Financial Markets Analyst

Positions5
LocationAbuja, Nigeria
TypeGraduate · Full-time
ExperienceNot required
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About Jacob Decker

A newly established financial markets company, building its inaugural team

We are creating a disciplined, technology-driven environment focused on financial market analysis, structured execution, responsible risk management and professional development.

Our first Abuja cohort will consist of five Graduate Trainee – Financial Markets Analysts, who will receive structured training, professional trading technology, ongoing development and access to U.S.-based mentors.

Our corporate website and broader digital presence are being completed as we prepare for the start of operations.

About the role

Intelligent, analytical, disciplined and highly teachable

We are seeking graduates to join our inaugural team in Abuja. Previous professional trading experience is not required.

As a Graduate Trainee – Financial Markets Analyst, you will be trained to analyse global financial markets, understand international market sessions, apply structured risk-management principles, and take part in a professional market-analysis and execution environment.

We are more interested in how you think, learn, manage responsibility and follow a disciplined process than in how many trading strategies you already know.
What you will do

Your responsibilities

  • Monitor global financial markets during assigned market sessions.
  • Analyse market conditions and price movements.
  • Learn and apply Jacob Decker's market-analysis and execution framework.
  • Identify opportunities according to established criteria.
  • Prepare structured trade plans.
  • Participate in trade execution and monitoring following appropriate training and authorisation.
  • Operate strictly within established risk parameters.
  • Maintain accurate trading journals and performance records.
  • Participate in market reviews, training, coaching and mentorship sessions.
  • Review completed decisions and trades to identify areas for improvement.
  • Collaborate with other analysts while maintaining individual accountability.
At Jacob Decker, capital protection comes before profit targets.

Employees will never be expected to violate established risk limits or force trades simply to achieve a performance target.

Sometimes the correct professional decision is to trade. Sometimes it is to wait. And sometimes it is not to trade at all.

Who we are looking for

Graduates from analytical disciplines

We welcome recent graduates and early-career professionals from Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Data/Analytics and other analytical disciplines.

We particularly value:

  • Strong numerical and analytical reasoning
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Discipline and patience
  • Emotional control under pressure
  • Integrity and accountability
  • Ability to follow instructions precisely
  • Sound judgement under uncertainty
  • Strong learning ability
  • Comfort with computers and technology
  • Willingness to receive feedback and keep improving
  • Professional communication and teamwork
A different kind of working day

Not a conventional eight-hour desk role

Financial markets operate through international sessions, so working schedules are structured around assigned market sessions, responsibilities, training requirements and objectives.

We value performance, discipline and responsible execution rather than unnecessary desk time. Once assigned responsibilities have been properly completed, employees are not required to remain at their desks merely to complete arbitrary working hours.

Flexibility, however, never overrides our risk-management standards.

What we provide

Everything you need to excel

Competitive fixed monthly salaryA dependable base salary, separate from day-to-day market performance.
Performance-based incentivesAdditional rewards may be available for exceptional, consistent and responsible performance.
Professional trading workstationA company-provided professional desktop computer, monitors and the technology you need.
No personal trading capital requiredEmployees are not required to contribute their own money as trading capital.
Structured professional trainingOngoing development in market analysis, risk management, execution, discipline and performance review.
U.S.-based mentorshipAccess to mentors in the United States for development, guidance, accountability and international standards.
Breakfast & lunch providedComplimentary breakfast and lunch on working days.
24/7 snacks & refreshmentsComplimentary snacks and refreshments for employees working approved sessions.
Transportation supportEligible employees may receive transportation assistance, subject to company policy.
Flexible, session-based scheduleWorking schedules structured around the relevant market sessions and responsibilities.
Paid annual leaveEligible employees receive paid vacation under company policy.
3-Week Mental Reset VacationThree weeks of all-expenses-paid vacation to a destination of your choice in Africa or within Nigeria: Cairo, Addis Ababa, Cape Town, Lagos resorts and more. Jacob Decker pays for flights, hotel and food. Take it in August, in December or at any time you choose.Disconnect. Rest. Reset. Return refreshed.
Grow with Jacob Decker

You will be joining at the beginning

As part of our inaugural team, successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop alongside Jacob Decker as the organisation grows. Potential future development paths may include:

  1. Graduate Trainee
  2. Financial Markets Analyst
  3. Senior Analyst
  4. Team Lead
  5. Risk & Performance
  6. Training & Development
  7. Operations Leadership

Progression will depend on performance, capability, professional conduct, leadership potential and organisational requirements.

Recruitment process

How selection works

1AssessmentsShortlisted candidates may complete assessments covering numerical reasoning, analytical thinking, attention to detail, logical reasoning, situational judgement, risk awareness and ability to follow instructions.
2Structured interviewsSelected candidates proceed through structured interviews.
3Practical scenarioCandidates may complete a practical, scenario-based assessment before final selection.

Five Graduate Trainee positions are available. Jacob Decker never asks candidates for payment at any stage. See our recruitment process.

How to apply

Submit your current CV through LinkedIn

During the recruitment process, candidates may be asked:

Why do you believe you have the discipline and temperament required to make decisions involving financial risk?

We do not expect you to already know everything about financial markets. We want to understand how you think, how you learn, and how you respond when responsibility is placed in your hands.

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