Portfolio Trading & Operations Specialist

D.A. Davidson Companies; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) and ESOP

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Charitable gift-matching

Community impact initiatives

Job summary

D.A. Davidson Companies is seeking a trading professional to execute trades for fixed income and equity portfolios.

The role involves building orders, portfolio analysis, and maintaining models within our accounting system, while ensuring compliance and timely settlements. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of trading experience in a financial services environment, a Bachelor's degree in finance or related field, and strong Excel and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 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 towards the quality of your work.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to contributing to team success.

Responsibilities

• 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, Accountability, Candor, Awareness, Passion, Appreciation

Skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Office proficiency

Organization

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

D.A. Davidson Companies is seeking a trading professional to execute trades for fixed income and equity portfolios.

The role involves building orders, portfolio analysis, and maintaining models within our accounting system, while ensuring compliance and timely settlements. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of trading experience in a financial services environment, a Bachelor's degree in finance or related field, and strong Excel and organizational skills.