Penn Mutual · 2 days ago
Senior Trade Support Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expPenn Mutual is a company that has empowered individuals and businesses for over 175 years. They are seeking a Senior Trade Support Specialist to provide high-level operational and trading support, ensuring timely execution and oversight of various trades while serving as a subject matter expert and liaison between different teams.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Provide support to financial professionals, field leaders, and internal teams in an efficient and accurate manner
Execute, review, and approve equity, option, fixed income, and mutual fund trades via the Pershing platform
Provide real-time equity quotes, fixed income inventory details, and market information to Financial Professionals
Support trade reviews, corrections, option activity, and corporate actions as needed
Review daily reports and monitor debit balances to ensure compliance with firm and regulatory guidelines
Review and approve disbursements with strong attention to controls and risk mitigation
Address and resolve complex and escalated trading inquiries efficiently and professionally
Maintain and update desktop procedures and documentation to ensure operational integrity
Serve as a primary point of contact and liaison between Pershing, HTK Operations, and Financial Professionals for trade-related questions and issue resolution
Communicate clearly and proactively with internal partners and leadership regarding trading activity, trends, and exceptions
Represent HTK Operations in departmental meetings and provide subject matter expertise as needed
Contribute to department-level initiatives, operational projects, and technology enhancements
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and elevate the financial professional experience
Other projects and duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of financial services experience, including trading desk or brokerage operations
FINRA Series 7, 24, and 53 required
Strong customer service orientation with the ability to support high-volume, time-sensitive requests
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to identify issues beyond the obvious
Ability to recommend and implement process improvements
Solid risk awareness and the ability to apply regulatory and supervisory requirements
Strong relationship-building and cross-team collaboration skills
Maintain accurate desktop procedures and documentation standards
Knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry and market trading practices
Highly resourceful with the ability to look beyond the obvious
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and familiarity with Pershing systems and trading platforms
Resourceful and proactive thinker able to look beyond surface-level issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex information clearly
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams while also working independently with sound judgment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
Series 4 preferred
Experience with Pershing products, operational procedures, and NetX is strongly preferred
Company
Penn Mutual
Penn Mutual helps individuals and families do more in life by creating solutions that deliver the complete value of life insurance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David O'Malley
President and CEO
Marianne Cumming
Vice President, Chief Medical Director
Recent News
2025-11-03
2025-09-15
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