Trader II

UMB Financial Corporation; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UMB Financial Corporation is seeking an Investment Platform Trader II to manage approx. 2,700 client accounts in line with the firm’s investment strategy.

The role is hybrid, with in-office days Monday–Thursday and remote on Fridays, focusing on order management, trade execution, and client reporting. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of trading experience, strong communication, and proficiency in portfolio modeling, MS Office, and trading software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of applicable trading experience and strong problem solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of portfolio modeling, risk controls, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client transactions and execute purchases/sales as instructed.
• Maintain high-quality order execution across all transactions.
• Produce reports for management and compliance on trading activity.
• Provide market color on macroeconomic and company news.
• Support settlement processing and resolve trade breaks with custodians.
• Adhere to compliance requirements and safeguard client confidentiality.
• Assist with credit research on tax-exempt holdings and new purchases.

Skills

Portfolio modeling

Trading software

Microsoft Office

Strong math skills

Order entry

Trade execution

Analytical frameworks

Financial research

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Tools

SEI

Fidelity Wealthscape

Advent MOXY

AXYS

Morningstar Direct

Bloomberg

Salesforce CRM

Workday

PeopleSoft

Hyperion

Job description

The Portfolio Construction Desk maintains UMB’s Investment Models and implements UMB’s Investment Strategy in client accounts. As an Investment Platform Trader II, you will be responsible for keeping approximately 2,700 accounts in line with UMB’s Investment Strategy. In addition, you will help create client Investment Policy Statements and Investment Proposals. This position is hybrid, in-office Monday through Thursday, remote on Fridays.

How you’ll spend your time:

• You will be primarily focused on less complex order management and trading activities for the team.
• You will be responsible for managing day to day client transactions, executing purchases and sales as instructed.
• You will be expected to maintain the highest quality of order execution across all transactions.
• You will produce reports for management and compliance on a regular basis summarizing trading activity.
• You will provide market color and information on macroeconomic and company specific news items to investment teams
• You will execute on programs designed to elevate the client experience, maximize scale, and minimize trading risks
• You will assist with trade settlement processing; maintain contact with custodian banks to ensure timely settlement and resolution of any trade breaks.
• You will work to prevent errors, breaches of client confidentiality or omissions.
• You will ensure all required Compliance requirements are met when performing job duties.
• You will provide credit research on all tax-exempt holdings, including providing analysis on all new purchases.
• Other duties as assigned.

We’re excited to talk to you if:

• You possess a bachelor’s degree in relevant field or combination of education and experience that provides and equivalent background.
• You have 3+ years of applicable experience.
• You can do complex problem solving.
• You are a great communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• You have exceptional written communication and presentation skills.
• You demonstrate trust, investment, and trading knowledge of portfolio modeling, platforms, policies and procedures, state, and federal laws/regulations.
• You are competent in all trading requirements including portfolio modeling and order entry with the objective being to minimize trade errors.
• You can balance a client experience mindset when managing and controlling business risks.
• You are a builder and communicator of analytical frameworks that define and measure success.
• You show effective financial research skills.
• You understand the trading lifecycle from order placement through settlement.
• You have a proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• You have a proficiency in trading and order management software systems.
• You have a proficiency in UMB custody and clearing platforms such as SEI and Fidelity Wealthscape.
• You have demonstrated strong math skills.

Bonus points if:

• You have advanced investment strategy, portfolio management and research knowledge.
• You are willing to pursue additional, advanced certifications and other training as needed.
• You are active in community and professional organizations.
• You are proficient in portfolio management software such as Advent MOXY or AXYS.
• You are proficient in investment research software such as Morningstar Direct, Thompson Reuters or Bloomberg; Power Image and FactSet.
• You are proficient in Salesforce CRM software.
• You are proficient in Workday, Peoplesoft, Archer, Skillport and Hyperion.

This position was posted on 08/31/2026. The application deadline for this position is 45 days from the posting date unless filled earlier.

Compensation Range: $67,869 - $99,836 The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB’s good faith and reasonable estimate based on its budget and what it expects to be the starting pay for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information.

UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits.

Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.

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