Portfolio Administrator/Trader - Great Falls

Make Choteau Home; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) and ESOP contribution

Generous leave policies

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Charitable gift-matching program

Job summary

D.A. Davidson Companies is seeking a skilled individual to join the Davidson Investment Advisors team for executing trades in fixed income and equity portfolios. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in finance or business and 2+ years of relevant trading experience.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) contributions, and professional development opportunities. D.A. Davidson values creating an inclusive environment for all employees, ensuring equal opportunity in all employment practices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in equity and/or fixed income trading.
• Ability to work independently and think through complex problems.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades for fixed income and equity portfolios.
• Maintain and update portfolios within portfolio accounting system.
• Drive initiatives to enhance efficiency and optimize workflows.

Skills

Equity and fixed income trading

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or business

Job description

D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee‑owned company with a rich history spanning 90 years. We are dedicated to conducting our business in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and delivering outstanding service to our clients and each other. We support a friendly, open and supportive culture, and encourage candid communication and productive engagement that make our companies and each of us better. Just as we work to improve our clients’ financial well‑being, we also work to strengthen local communities—and giving back is one of our core values. You can learn more about our company culture and impact in our latest annual report.

Summary

This individual works alongside other members of the Davidson Investment Advisors team, including Operations, Client Service, Business Development and Portfolio Management, in facilitating fixed income and equity investment strategy trades and professionally managing client portfolios.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in equity and/or fixed income trading within an RIA, broker‑dealer, trust company, or other financial services firm
• Ability to work independently, think through complex problems, and provide thoughtful, solutions‑oriented responses
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office is required; advanced Excel capabilities are preferred.
• Self‑starter with excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment effectively
• Detail‑oriented with an ownership mentality toward the quality of your work
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to contributing to team success.

Duties

• Execute trades for fixed income and equity portfolios, including:
  • Build orders for individual accounts and block trading
  • Analyze current and prospective client portfolios to facilitate strategy implementation and tax loss harvesting
  • Maintain and update portfolios and portfolio models within our portfolio accounting system; implement and manage client trading restrictions
  • Facilitate communication of trade order allocation details between custodians and executing brokers; research/resolve discrepancies to ensure timely trade settlement
  • Perform post‑trade compliance checks to ensure accuracy of data and compliance with portfolio rules
  • Drive initiatives to enhance efficiency and optimize workflows; proactively seek ways to improve the team’s processes
• Perform any other duties and special projects as necessary
• Adhere to all the firm’s Code of Ethics and Policies and Procedures, as well as its Team Agreement, which is a commitment to the following behaviors:
  • Curiosity (avoid becoming defensive and remaining open to learning)
  • Accountability (taking 100% responsibility, no blaming)
  • Candor (engaging in courageous truth‑telling to increase power and speed in decisions)
  • Awareness (tapping every emotional and intuitional resource for decisions)
  • Passion (discovering and allowing people to do what they do best)
  • Appreciation (expressing gratitude and fostering a culture of sincere cooperation)

What we offer

Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and perks including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company 401(k) and ESOP contribution
• Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap)
• Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles
• Charitable gift‑matching program
• Davidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work.

At D.A. Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.