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Triad Partners · 3 months ago

Trading Associate

Lawrence, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Triad Partners is a company committed to empowering financial advisors while promoting personal freedom. They are seeking a Trading Associate to manage and facilitate the portfolio trading process, collaborate with the trading team, and ensure efficient execution of trades for advisory Member firms.

Business DevelopmentConsultingManagement Consulting

Responsibilities

Facilitate transactions throughout market hours as requested by Member firms and/or our Triad Wealth Investment team

Partner with the Triad Wealth Investment team to understand Triad Wealth’s portfolio management process and execute on Firm investment decisions

Consult with and educate advisor clients on Triad Wealth’s investment process, technology and how to best use our proprietary investment platform and trade portal

Maintain a high level of accuracy across all functions and systems utilized and be incredibly detail oriented

Continually attempt to enhance the holistic trading process and uncover areas of increased efficiency, leveraging automation techniques where applicable

Assist with updating trading policies and procedures periodically

Maintain professional and prompt communication with Member firms and Triad Wealth teammates

Monitor trading system dashboards for new accounts & portfolios, rebalancing opportunities, cash raise and/or invest transactions as well as execute on tax-loss harvesting strategies

Review, research, and resolve unreconciled trades from the previous business day before each trading day begins

Minimize the risk of trade errors throughout the course of business and act promptly with Triad Wealth, Member firms, and custodians when errors occur and document incidents

Qualification

Order Management System (OMS)Execution Management System (EMS)Financial Technology SystemsTrading ExperienceClient Relationship ManagementMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsCritical Thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business or a related field

Minimum of two (2) years of trading or investment management experience with a financial services company

In-depth knowledge and experience using an order management system (OMS) and/or execution management system (EMS) such as Charles River, CircleBlack, Eze, FBSI, iRebal, Moxy, Tamarac, thinkorswim, etc.; Orion Eclipse and/or TOM trading experience strongly preferred

Background knowledge and experience working with major custodial platforms such as Charles Schwab and Fidelity

Demonstrated experience with financial technology systems such as Bloomberg, Morningstar, Envestnet, eMoney, etc., both in terms of utilization and cross-integration

Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, under pressure with high attention to detail

Proven track record of being highly organized with follow-through

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) with a strong aptitude for Excel

Strong interest in investments, macroeconomics and financial markets

Experience managing client and/or advisor relationships and utilizing a CRM to stay organized and manage follow-through

Excellent communication (both written and oral), analytical, and critical thinking skills

As a registered principal of Triad Wealth this position is subject to SEC restrictions on personal political contributions and gifts & entertainment