Trading Analyst

Overview

This fully remote Trading Analyst role supports the account trading process with a focus on efficiency and accuracy. Responsibilities include executing and managing trades, monitoring managed portfolios and current investments, and supporting reporting and portfolio maintenance activities.

Location/Team: Los Angeles, California team

Schedule: Monday-Friday from 6:30am-1:30pm pacific (9:30am-4:30pm eastern)

Compensation: Base salary range $100,000.00 to $130,000.00 (exclusive of bonuses and benefits). This role is also eligible to participate in the discretionary team bonus plan.

Responsibilities

Trading & Account Management

• Complete trade requests, required minimum distributions (RMDs), withdrawals, and investment of new funds
• Process client model change requests by generating the across-the-board block trade orders required to affect model changes
• Perform tax loss harvesting
• Maintain cash balances in client accounts
• Execute trades according to portfolio manager directives and in accordance with the firm’s best execution policies
• Coordinate between custodians, the customer service team, and financial advisors

Reporting & Analysis

• Generate daily performance sheets
• Complete quarterly best execution reports
• Create trade sheets for new and cash-added accounts
• Assist in quarterly performance presentation

Portfolio Maintenance

• Implement strategic portfolio adjustments in collaboration with portfolio managers and analysts
• Ensure security weightings align with model allocations
• Utilize pricing methodology for block trades

Team Support

• Work collaboratively in a team environment

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 demonstrated through 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
• Preferred software proficiency: Orion, Eclipse, Bloomberg, Salesforce; Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Schwab and Fidelity trading platforms preferred
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with keen attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and proactive problem-solving
• Commitment to high standards of ethical behavior and trustworthiness
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to collaborate with portfolio managers and analysts
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with team members

AI Literacy Expectations

• Demonstrated ability to effectively use AI tools and technologies in daily work tasks
• Understand how to craft effective prompts, evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy and appropriateness, and integrate AI tools to enhance productivity while maintaining quality standards
• Comfort with learning new AI applications and understanding appropriate use cases and limitations
• Continued learning and adaptation to new AI tools and methodologies as AI technology evolves

Preferred Qualifications

• Schwab and Fidelity trading platform experience

Compensation & Benefits

Pay

• Base salary range: $100,000.00 to $130,000.00 (exclusive of bonuses and benefits)
• Discretionary team bonus plan eligibility

Salary Grade Transparency

• Entire salary grade for this level: $57,750.00 to $126,900.00

Comprehensive Benefits Offerings

Eligible benefits may include:

• Training and professional development
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (available to full-time employees and their families)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent, and transit expenses
• Life and AD&D insurance (employer paid and voluntary options)
• Short-term and long-term disability and workers compensation (employer paid)
• 401k with match and profit sharing
• Wellness programs and resources
• Voluntary benefits (including pet insurance)
• 18 days of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually (25 PTO days after 4 years of service)
• 12 paid holidays each year (10 pre-determined and 2 floating days)
• Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave (caregiver leave available after 6 months of tenure)
• Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials (available after meeting service requirements)

Location & Work Conditions

• Fully remote
• OSHA requirements: ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, file documents in high or low cabinets, to use the telephone, and to use computer systems.

Equal Opportunity

An equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans. The organization participates in E-Verify.