Trader

Vident Financial, LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO plus 10 paid holidays

Flexible Working Benefits

Daily Paid Lunch for Onsite Employees

Onsite Gym Discount

Medical, Dental, Vision

EAP and Telehealth with Mental Health

Short and Long Term Disability

SIMPLE IRA with up to 3% Match

Job summary

Vident Asset Management seeks an experienced Trader to execute investment transactions and support portfolio managers. The role emphasizes derivatives trading, including options, with engagement with ETF market makers and market trend monitoring.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years in trading, strong Python and Excel skills, and familiarity with Bloomberg AIM Orion systems, plus ETF experience and the ability to handle confidential data in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of trading and portfolio management experience.
• Experience with domestic and international trade settlement and reconciliation.
• Experience trading or managing portfolios with options.
• Excellent Excel knowledge and strong programming skills, including Python.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, AIM or Orion portfolio systems.
• RIA and ETF experience; ability to handle confidential data.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Execute investment transactions and support portfolio managers.
• Trade monitoring and engagement with ETF market makers.
• Produce reports and mitigate trade risk.
• Support new business initiatives and urgent tasks from management.

Skills

Trading operations

Options trading

Python

Excel

Portfolio management systems

ETF experience

Regulatory/compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Tools

Bloomberg

AIM

Orion

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and high-integrity Trader to join Vident Asset Management (Vident). As a Trader,

you will play a crucial role in executing investment transactions and supporting portfolio managers in achieving

their investment objectives. Vident manages portfolios across asset classes, but expertise in trading derivatives,

including options, will be preferred. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure smooth operations,

monitor market trends, and identify opportunities for optimizing trading processes. Your responsibilities will

include trade monitoring, engagement with ETF market makers, producing reports, mitigating trade risk,

supporting new business initiatives, and addressing any assigned tasks by your manager. With your expertise in

trading and market analysis, you will contribute to the overall success of the investment team.

Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of trading and how that relates to portfolio management and investment
• operations, with 4 or more years of practical experience
• Experience with domestic and international trade settlement and reconciliation processes
• Experience trading or managing portfolios with options
• Excellent Excel knowledge and strong programming skills, including Python
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize while producing high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to discreetly handle confidential data
• Strong organizational skills and proactive planning, with an ability to respond to urgent requests
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field
• Registered Investment Advisor and ETF experience
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, AIM, Orion or other portfolio management systems

What we offer:

• PTO plus 10 paid holidays
• Flexible Working Benefits
• Daily Paid Lunch for Onsite Employees
• Onsite Gym Discount
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• EAP and Telehealth with Mental Health Support
• Short and Long Term Disability
• SIMPLE IRA with up to 3% Match