Trade Associate

Ascensus; Dresher (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and in-house

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

Ascensus is a leading technology and service platform powering savings plans across America. This role supports daily trade operations, including research, processing trade files, and resolving high-priority trade issues.

You will contribute to account setup, broker verification, and corporate action processing while assisting with plan-level requests and departmental initiatives. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Math/Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel software.
• Basic knowledge of Retirement Plans and/or NSCC/Fund Serv trading and settlement platforms.

Responsibilities

• Research and tracking of CDSC and redemption fees.
• Process trade files, manual trades, and trade messaging.
• Resolve high-priority trade assertions and non-price protected rejects.
• Assist with account setup, broker registration verification, and corporate action processing.
• Handle plan-level requests for fund adds, exchanges, deletes, and model updates.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Math/CS

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow.

Position Purpose:

To support daily trade operations of Ascensus

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• CDSC and Redemption Fee Research and Tracking
• Processing of Trade Files, Manual Trades, and Trade Messaging
• Resolution of High Priority Trade Assertions
• Research and Resolution of Non-Price Protected Trade Rejects
• Processing of initial account setup and Broker Registration verification
• Corporate Action Processing on Recordkeeping or Trade Platform
• Plan Level Request Processing to include fund adds, exchanges, deletes, model updates, and self direct establishment on Recordkeeping or Trade Platform
• Assistance with Partner Model Rebalances
• Perform first level Quality Control Checks
• Assist on limited basis with Departmental Projects and Initiatives
• Participate in IQP workshops to assist with determining risk and exposure gaps within the departmental processes
• Monitoring and responding to Emails and Trade Support Tickets
• Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
• The I-Client philosophy and the Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always should be visible in your actions on a day to day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.
• Proactively adopt, protect and boldly embrace emerging technologies (AI, automation, etc.), platforms, and evolving practices that accelerate transformational growth and advance Ascensus’ mission and client commitments.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors’ degree in Business/Math/Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel Software
• Basic knowledge of Retirement Plans and/or NSCC/Fund Serv trading and settlement platforms
• 0-2 Experience in the Trade and/or Retirement industry
• Ability to manage and meet expectations of both internal and external clients Work well as a team member; ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment with some functions having strict deadlines to adhere to
• Good written and oral communication skills. The ability to communicate effectively (clearly, concisely and professionally) with internal and external clients is essential.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, math and problem solving skills
• Effectively balance multiple priorities and deadlines
• Flexibility to work overtime when necessary

Ascensus helps millions of people save for a better future.

What makes any career at Ascensus so rewarding?

• Collaborative, idea-sharing environment
• Professional Development with in-house training and tuition reimbursement
• Generous reward programs
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental & vision benefits
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution up to $1,100
• 401(k) & 529 college savings match programs
• Volunteer and charitable-giving programs
• Business casual dress