Equity Options Trader

lplfinancial; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health benefits

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

LPL Financial is seeking an Equity Trader to provide trading support to financial advisors and clients. The role centers on inbound calls, order placement, and resolving trade inquiries in a fast-paced call center environment.

The ideal candidate will hold FINRA Series 7 & 63 or 66 licenses, have knowledge of equity and options markets, and demonstrate accuracy and strong customer service. Join a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of equity and option markets
• Thorough knowledge of market place rules and regulations
• Demonstrated high degree of accuracy and attention to details
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to listen and communicate clearly

Responsibilities

• Assist financial advisors, money managers, and retail clients with order placement and trade inquiries
• Assist in resolving trade and settlement issues by working with the market centers and exchanges
• Handle a high volume of inbound trading and service related calls

Skills

Equity markets

Attention to details

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Where Ambition Meets Innovation

Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you'll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.

Job Overview

Joining our team as an Equity Trader will allow you to provide trading support to our financial advisors by offering an extraordinary quality service experience. Our trading team's main priority is to create a reliable support system for our clients so they can easily grow their practice. Being flexible and adaptable to competing priorities will be key success factors for this position.

As an Equity Trader you will work in a call center environment taking inbound calls from Financial Advisors, their assistants, and their clients. Traders will also make outbound calls to Advisors regarding trades and trade corrections. Traders must be able to understand multiple products and the risks, fees, and differences between the products. Traders must also understand and be able to explain the regulatory requirements and LPL Financial policies that govern the products we support and ensure compliance with product guidelines, LPL Financial policies and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Assist financial advisors, money managers, and retail clients with order placement and trade inquiries
• Assist in resolving trade and settlement issues by working with the market centers and exchanges
• Handle a high volume of inbound trading and service related calls

What are we looking for?

We're looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness , act with integrity , and are driven to help our clients succeed . We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements

• FINRA Series 7 & 63 or 66 licenses required

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of equity and option markets
• Thorough knowledge of market place rules and regulations
• Demonstrated high degree of accuracy and attention to details
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to listen and communicate in a clear and concise manner
• Must be able to work productively in both a small and large group setting

Preferences

• 2+ years trading desk experience preferred
• FINRA Series 57 license preferred
• Series 4 license preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Pay Range

$29.71-$49.52/hour

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play - such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more.

Company Overview

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life's aspirations into financial realities.

Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant's bank or