Trader

Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

PTO

Holiday Pay

401k with generous match

EAP

Parking available

Snacks and beverages

Job summary

Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC in Century City, Los Angeles, CA, seeks a Trader to work closely with the advisor team to execute equity, fixed income, ETF, and mutual fund trades across client portfolios. This role blends order execution, portfolio management support, investment operations, and client-service alignment.

The ideal candidate is comfortable in a fast-paced environment, works well under pressure, and demonstrates excellent communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field preferred.
• 1–5+ years in trading, investment operations, or portfolio implementation.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, order types, and workflows.
• Experience with RIA custodians (Schwab, Fidelity) preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades accurately across multiple asset classes per directives and guidelines.
• Assist advisors in reviewing portfolios, implementing model changes, and managing cash.
• Monitor market conditions, trading workflows, and best execution practices.
• Coordinate with custodians to resolve trade or account issues.
• Maintain trading logs, compliance documentation, and transaction records.
• Support investment models and portfolio implementation processes.
• Communicate trade status and market impacts to the advisor team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Markets knowledge

Trading operations

Portfolio workflows

Attention to detail

Ethics & fiduciary

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Schwab

Fidelity

Job description

The Trader will work closely with the advisor team to execute equity, fixed income, ETF, and mutual fund trades across client portfolios. This role blends order execution, portfolio management support, investment operations, and client-service alignment. The ideal candidate is comfortable in a fast-paced environment, works well under pressure, and demonstrates excellent communication and analytical skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute trades accurately and efficiently across multiple asset classes in accordance with advisor directives, firm models, and client guidelines.
• Assist advisors in reviewing portfolios, implementing model changes, and managing cash levels, drift, and rebalancing needs.
• Monitor market conditions, trading workflows, and best execution practices.
• Coordinate with custodians (Schwab, Fidelity, etc.) to resolve any trade or account-related issues.
• Maintain trading logs, compliance documentation, and detailed transaction records.
• Support the creation and maintenance of investment models and portfolio implementation processes.
• Communicate with the advisor team regarding trade status, timing, constraints, and market impacts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred.
• 1–5+ years of experience in trading, investment operations, portfolio implementation, or a similar role within an RIA, asset manager, or brokerage.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, order types, asset allocation concepts, and portfolio workflows.
• Experience with RIA custodians (Schwab, Fidelity) preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with advisors and internal teams.
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to a fiduciary environment.

BENEFITS AND CENTURY CITY OFFICE PERKS:

• Employee medical: With SEIA and employee contributions
• Employee dental, vision and life insurance: Fully paid by SEIA
• Dependent medical, dental and vision: Employee paid options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• 401k with generous match and immediate full vesting
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and discounts
• Paid parking by SEIA
• Reserved parking, valet, onsite car wash service and dry cleaning at employee cost
• Snacks and drink options daily, occasional meal catering
• Opportunity to work and grow with a collaborative and entrepreneurial team