Portfolio Analyst, Research & Trading

XYPN; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm dedicated to empowering financial advisors as an Analyst. This hybrid role involves trading operations, investment research, and strategic projects, perfect for detail-oriented individuals eager to enhance investment processes. Enjoy a flexible schedule and a supportive work environment with generous benefits.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation days

100% employer-funded ESOP

Health insurance with employer contribution

12 weeks paid parental leave

401(k) with match

Professional development funding

Sabbatical program

Company-owned laptop

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in trading or investment research.
• Solid understanding of portfolio management concepts.

Responsibilities

• Execute trade requests and monitor execution.
• Support portfolio management with analyses and data requests.
• Lead process improvement initiatives within the investment team.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Tech-savviness

Education

Series 7 & 66 or Series 65

Tools

Orion

Eclipse

Job description

XYPN is the only turnkey advice and planning platform that makes it possible for fee-only financial advisors to build the independent firm of their dreams with complete autonomy. We do this through ongoing advocacy and access to education and training, curated technology, compliance support, community, and back-office and client support services.

This is an opportunity to join a company on a mission to help others—and you—live your best lives.

About the Invest Team

XY Investment Solutions, LLC is an SEC registered investment advisor offering a comprehensive platform for independent, fee-only financial advisors. We offer two services, XYPN Invest and XYPN Sapphire. XYPN Invest is the Tamp offering for advisors who keep their own state- or SEC-registered investment advisory practices and outsource the trading and back office operations. XYPN Sapphire offers a completely different model for members to operate their firms under, freeing them of compliance, investment, and other burdens of running their firms independently. We’re looking for someone eager to pull up their sleeves and jump on a rocket ship.

About the Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Analyst to join our growing investment team. This hybrid role blends day-to-day trading execution, investment research, and strategic project work—ideal for someone who thrives on precision, enjoys analytical thinking, and is excited to contribute to improving investment processes.

What You’ll Be Doing

Trading Operations (40%)

• Execute all trade requests accurately and within established service level agreements
• Process trade instructions and system-recommended portfolio rebalances
• Review proposed trades for accuracy, submit to custodians, and monitor execution and allocations
• Confirm portfolio allocations and household setups are correct for both new and existing clients
• Respond to trading-related inquiries from the Service Team in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain detailed records of trading activity and processes using monday.com

Investment Research & Analysis (40%)

• Support the portfolio management team with portfolio analyses and data requests
• Prepare investment research reports on specific asset classes and model holdings
• Assist in maintaining model materials, including the Model Due Diligence Kit and documentation
• Contribute to internal investment content and participate in the creation of firm-level research

Strategic Projects & Automation (20%)

• Lead or contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives within the investment team
• Own the model due diligence process
• Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance trading workflows and operational efficiency
• Support the needs of the Investment Policy Committee with data and project work

What You’ll Bring to the Table: (If you think, “I only meet 80% of these qualifications,” still apply!)

• 2+ years experience either:
• placing trades at a large custodian
• performing investment research, with an asset-class specific focus
• You hold Series 7 & 66, or Series 65
• Solid understanding of portfolio management concepts and trading processes.
• You have a knack for noticing small discrepancies; you fill crucial information into forms (like account numbers!) with little to no error. You proofread your work before submitting it.
• Tech-savviness and the ability to pick up new technology
• Comfort navigating trading platforms and custodian interfaces.
• Experience with investment tools/systems and a process-improvement mindset.
• You can work under tight deadlines without even breaking a sweat as you flex your brag-worthy time management skills.
• Familiarity in self-directing your days—you can manage your projects and tasks, seek out support, and re-prioritize as needed.
• Authorized to work and live in the United States

What Would Make Us Drool:

• Experience using Orion and their trading software, Eclipse.
• Experience working with Charles Schwab as a custodian.
• You’re using AI tools in a trading capacity
• You’ve passed CFA Level 1 and are enrolled in level 2

Metrics

• Process 25-30% of total trades/day

The Deets

Start Date: Immediately

Status: Full-time (40-45 hours per week with flexible schedule)

Location: Remote and/or Bozeman, MT

Team: XYPN Invest

Reports To: Director of Investment Services

Direct reports: None

Travel: Up to 10% travel (e.g., 2-3 weeks /year) required for team retreats and other company events

XYPN welcomes applications from individuals who may have had nontraditional career paths, or who may have taken time off for family reasons (e.g., children, caring for disabled or elderly family). We encourage applications from minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants

• Salary range: $55,000 - $76,000
• All team members at XYPN are owners! We offer a 100%- employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Unlimited vacation days to maintain work-life harmony (we require that you take a minimum of 3 weeks of vacation per year)
• 9 paid holidays (we offer flexible holidays!)
• 401(k) with match; you put in 6%, and we put in 4.5%.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
• Health insurance w/ employer contribution.
• Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Accident insurance options.
• Health Savings & Flex Spending (Health, Limited & Dependent Care) Accounts available
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employer-paid Long Term Disability coverage.
• Up to $150/month to cover the cost of working with a financial planner, plus up to $500 toward the upfront fee.
• $2,000/year (prorated by start date) to put towards professional development
• $250/quarter to spend on yourself specific to our core value of "Be Well Being You.”
• $500 donated to a non-profit organization of your choice when you volunteer 40 hours within the calendar year.
• A sabbatical program that includes a cash bonus and extra time off at 5, 10, and 15 years.
• Subsidized employer-sponsored childcare through our internal child care program. (Subject to availability)
• Company-owned laptop computer provided (Apple Products).

XYPN believes that our team members, and the individual identities and experiences of our team members, are our key differentiators. We won't settle for mere acceptance of each other's differences because we maintain that our team is better because of our differences, not in spite of them. As such, our culture celebrates, champions, supports, protects, and thrives on our various and collective identity categories. XYPN is beyond proud to be an equal opportunity employer.