Trading Analyst

• Define and manage the account trading process using Orion, Eclipse, and securities-trading knowledge
• Monitor portfolios and current investments
• Complete trade requests, required minimum distributions, withdrawals, and investment of new funds
• Process client model change requests and generate block trade orders
• Perform tax-loss harvesting
• Maintain cash balances in client accounts
• Execute trades according to portfolio manager directives and best-execution policies
• Coordinate among custodians, customer service, and financial advisors
• Generate daily performance sheets
• Complete quarterly best-execution reports
• Create trade sheets for new and cash-added accounts
• Assist with quarterly performance presentations
• Implement strategic portfolio adjustments with portfolio managers and analysts
• Ensure security weightings align with model allocations
• Utilize pricing methodology for block trades
• Collaborate with the team and support portfolio managers and analysts

Requirements

• Series 65 license or Series 7 & Series 63 strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in finance, business, economics, or a related field (or equivalent as demonstrated through one or a combination of work experience, training, military experience, and/or education)
• 3+ years of related work experience in the asset management or financial services industry
• Experience as a Trader or Trading Assistant for equity, mutual funds, and ETFs
• Moderate understanding of the securities market and trading fundamentals required
• Preferred software proficiency: Orion, Eclipse, Bloomberg, Salesforce, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Schwab and Fidelity’s trading platforms preferred
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with keen attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and proactive problem-solving approach
• Commitment to high standards of ethical behavior and trustworthiness
• Ability to work collaboratively with portfolio managers and analysts
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• AI literacy, including crafting effective prompts, evaluating AI-generated content, and integrating AI tools into daily work
• Comfort learning new AI applications and understanding their use cases and limitations
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods, file documents in cabinets, use the telephone, and use computer systems

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing account trading processes, executing trades, and monitoring portfolios while ensuring compliance with best-execution policies. Proficient in utilizing trading software and maintaining strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to support portfolio management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Series 65 License
• Trading Experience with Equity, Mutual Funds, and ETFs
• Proficiency in Orion and Eclipse
• Strong Analytical and Quantitative Skills
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Account Trading Process Management
• Tax-Loss Harvesting
• Portfolio Monitoring
• Trade Execution
• Block Trade Orders
• Performance Reporting
• Model Change Requests
• Investment Management
• Securities Market Knowledge
• AI Literacy

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Self-Motivation
• Proactive Problem-Solving
• Collaboration
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Series 65 License
• Series 7 License
• Series 63 License

Industry Keywords

• Asset Management
• Financial Services
• Securities Trading
• Investment Strategies

Tools & Technologies

• Bloomberg
• Salesforce
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Schwab Trading Platform
• Fidelity Trading Platform