Trader/ Investment Operations Associate

Merit Financial Advisors; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Life & personal accident insurance.

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) plan with company matching.

Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.

Job summary

Merit Financial Advisors in Alpharetta, GA seeks a professional to support investment management through trading, performance attribution, model management, and research. This role assists advisors and clients by improving investment operations and analysis.

The ideal candidate has Series 7 and 63/66 licenses, a finance degree, and strong communication skills to collaborate with teams and deliver accurate insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business from an accredited university.
• Series 7 and Series 63 or 66.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation, and communication skills.
• Desire to wear multiple hats in a fast-paced, high-growth company.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Detail oriented, highly observant, and analytical.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for daily trading functions within the firm, including trading mutual funds, exchange traded funds, equities, and individual bonds for client accounts while ensuring adherence to Merit’s trade policies and procedures as well as client investment policies.
• Rebalancing Merit and advisor-guided models using the Orion Eclipse system.
• Gain knowledge of the Orion Eclipse rebalancing and trading system and become familiar with Merit’s multi-custodial environment, understanding each custodian’s unique set of policies and procedures for trading.
• Provide service support for individual advisors so they understand how to submit trade cases in Salesforce and interact with the trading team.
• Provide general investment and operational support for the firm’s financial advisors, financial planners, and client service team.
• Conduct education sessions with advisors regarding trading procedures.
• Audit client transactions, fees, cash balances, and securities to ensure compliance with firm policies.
• Work with the trading team to continuously improve processes to become more efficient.
• Remain current on financial markets and world events as they pertain to risks that might affect client accounts.
• Manage and explain the Merit Investment Program offerings and models.

Skills

Trading

Investment operations

Investment analysis

Performance attribution

Model management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business

Tools

Orion Eclipse

Salesforce

Job description

Merit is a fast growing, pioneering financial services firm that invests heavily in the growth and development of team members. Merit seeks to establish, educate, and help individuals reach their financial goals as they transition into and experience retirement. With an unswerving commitment to excellence and reliability, Merit provides objective financial advice and believes in establishing long‑lasting relationships by offering tailored solutions that promote growth and help clients achieve financial goals.

Position

To support the firm in all aspects of the investment management process through trading, investment performance attribution, model management, and research. This role will provide advisors, financial planners, and the client service team with assistance in investment operations and analysis to increase the value proposition offered to clients.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for daily trading functions within the firm, including trading mutual funds, exchange traded funds, equities, and individual bonds for client accounts while ensuring adherence to Merit’s trade policies and procedures as well as client investment policies.
• Rebalancing Merit and advisor‑guided models using the Orion Eclipse system.
• Gain knowledge of the Orion Eclipse rebalancing and trading system and become familiar with Merit’s multi‑custodial environment, understanding each custodian’s unique set of policies and procedures for trading.
• Provide service support for individual advisors so they understand how to submit trade cases in Salesforce and interact with the trading team.
• Provide general investment and operational support for the firm’s financial advisors, financial planners, and client service team.
• Conduct education sessions with advisors regarding trading procedures.
• Audit client transactions, fees, cash balances, and securities to ensure compliance with firm policies.
• Work with the trading team to continuously improve processes to become more efficient.
• Remain current on financial markets and world events as they pertain to risks that might affect client accounts.
• Manage and explain the Merit Investment Program offerings and models.

Salary + Benefits

• Competitive, based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life & personal accident insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), or Dependent Care FSA.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of industry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business from an accredited university.
• Series 7 and Series 63 or 66.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation, and communication skills.
• Desire to wear multiple hats in a fast‑paced, high‑growth company.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Detail oriented, highly observant, and analytical.
• World‑class problem solver with excellent organizational and follow‑through skills.