Trader at Vident Asset Management Alpharetta, GA

Vident Asset Management; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; 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 Support

Short and Long Term Disability

SIMPLE IRA with up to 3% Match

Job summary

An investment management firm in Alpharetta is looking for an experienced Trader to support investment transactions and portfolio management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in trading, particularly in derivatives like options, and will demonstrate excellent analytical and programming skills. This role includes responsibilities such as trade monitoring and collaboration with various stakeholders. Benefits include PTO, flexible working options, and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of practical trading experience.
• Experience with trade settlement and reconciliation.
• Experience managing portfolios with options.

Responsibilities

• Execute investment transactions and support portfolio managers.
• Monitor market trends and identify trading opportunities.
• Engage with ETF market makers and produce reports.

Skills

Trading knowledge

Excel proficiency

Programming skills (Python)

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Bloomberg

AIM

Orion

Job description

Trader job at Vident Asset Management. Alpharetta, GA.

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