Trade Desk Associate

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life

401(k) with 6% match

Tuition reimbursement

Casual dress code

Paid time off + holidays

Volunteer time off

Parental leave & disability

BRGs

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Trade Desk Associate to oversee supervisory activities for EPW trading platforms, including reviews, approvals of option accounts, blotters, reconciliations and issue research. You will serve as a Registered Options Principal and partner with Compliance and Operations to strengthen controls and efficiencies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree or five years in financial services, FINRA Series 7 and 24, fingerprinting, and preferred Series 4/52/53.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or five years’ trading experience in financial services.
• FINRA fingerprinting required.
• Must have FINRA Series 7 and 24.
• Series 4, 52, 53 preferred or obtained within department timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Conduct principal review and supervisory aspects of trading activity.
• Determine courses of action to correct trade errors and allocate expenses.
• Assist with commission adjustments and best execution reviews.
• Generate surveillance reports and act as ROP for new accounts.
• Collaborate with Compliance and Brokerage Services on training and inquiries.

Skills

Trading supervision

Brokerage operations

Options trading knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in finance or related field

FINRA Series 7

FINRA Series 24

FINRA Series 4/52/53 preferred

Tools

Pershing NetX360

SharePoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within the company and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. the company Yourself.

As a Trade Desk Associate, you will perform trade related supervisory principal activities for the the company Personal Wealth (EPW) trading platforms. This includes reviews and approvals of daily trade activity, trade blotters, reconciliations, and support for trade issue research and corrections. Serving as a Registered Options Principal (ROP), you will review and approve new options accounts and options trades. You will partner with other teams (Operations, Supervision, Compliance, etc.) on projects related to trade environment, processes, and systems to improve efficiencies and manage risks. Additionally, you will support audits and exams as applicable and provide coverage as needed for general supervisory oversight tasks.

What you will do

• Conduct principal review and supervisory aspects of trading activity within the EPW trading platforms, including support of blotter reviews, review and approvals of option account applications and trades, and trade corrections and reconciliations
• Determine proper courses of action to correct trade errors and accommodations, taking into account and allocating expenses to the firm (trade activity may be in general equities, fixed income, options, EFTs, mutual funds, municipals, and CDs)
• Assist with commission adjustments, exception trade approvals, mutual fund share class reviews (breakpoints, LOI, ROA), best execution review, and review of items for attention notifications
• Generate, monitor, and respond to surveillance reporting and examinations, as well as act as a ROP for approval of new options accounts and agreements
• Collaborate with internal departments such as Compliance (fulfilling inquiries and requests for documentation/information) and Brokerage Services (providing training to team members)

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in a relevant discipline or five years’ experience in financial services, preferably in a trading function
• FINRA fingerprinting required
• Requires FINRA Series 7 and 24
• FINRA Series 4, 52* and 53 preferred, or to be obtained within department established timeframe

What will set you apart

• Hands-on and supervisory experience with both equity trading and brokerage operations
• Understanding of and experience with the options trading market
• Understanding of fixed income and municipal products and markets
• Trading experience a plus
• Knowledge of Pershing trading platform NetX360
• General knowledge of MS Office applications including Excel, Word, and SharePoint

*Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.*

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

$59,700.00 - $84,300.00The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

*For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.*