Trader & Research Analyst

Regency Wealth Management; Ramsey (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Retirement plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Regency Wealth Management is seeking an Investment Trader & Research Analyst to join our independent RIA. The role blends hands-on trading, rebalancing, and portfolio maintenance with investment research and due diligence to enhance client experiences.

We value teamwork, continuous learning, and thoughtful use of technology, with a client-first commitment. You will collaborate with advisors, operations, and leadership in a fiduciary setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• At least two years of experience in investment operations, portfolio administration, trading, or investment research.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, investment products, portfolio rebalancing, and trading systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while communicating clearly with colleagues and leadership.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and a fiduciary, client-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Execute equity, ETF, mutual fund, fixed income, and alternative trades through Envestnet Tamarac and custodian platforms.
• Monitor trade activity, resolve exceptions, and coordinate execution across client accounts with accuracy.
• Implement model changes, rebalance portfolios, and monitor drift, cash needs, and allocation.
• Support tax-aware trading, including tax-loss harvesting and gain management.
• Maintain investment models, monitor corporate actions, and support account transitions.
• Research mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and individual securities; prepare due diligence reports.
• Analyze performance, risk, holdings, expenses, and manager characteristics; provide recommendations.
• Contribute market insights and analyses for the investment committee and leadership.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

Envestnet Tamarac

Fidelity Wealthscape

AdvisorEngine CRM

eMoney

YCharts

Morningstar

Job description

Regency Wealth Management is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Investment Trader & Research Analyst to join our independent Registered Investment Advisory firm. This role combines hands-on trading, rebalancing, and portfolio maintenance with investment research and due diligence. You will work closely with advisors, operations professionals, and firm leadership while helping us deliver an exceptional client experience.

We are an independent fiduciary wealth management firm serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, continuous learning, thoughtful use of technology, and a client-first commitment to simplifying complex financial lives.

What You’ll Do

• Execute equity, ETF, mutual fund, fixed income, and alternative investment trades through Envestnet Tamarac and custodian platforms.
• Monitor trade activity, resolve exceptions, and coordinate execution across client accounts with accuracy and consistency.
• Implement model changes, rebalance portfolios, and monitor drift, cash needs, and allocation consistency.
• Support tax-aware trading, including tax-loss harvesting and gain management.
• Maintain investment models, monitor corporate actions and restrictions, and support account transitions.
• Research mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, alternative investments, and individual securities.
• Analyze performance, risk, holdings, expenses, and manager characteristics; prepare due diligence reports and recommendations.
• Contribute market insights, research summaries, and analysis for the investment committee and firm leadership.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in investment operations, portfolio administration, trading, or investment research.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, investment products, portfolio rebalancing, and trading systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while communicating clearly with colleagues and leadership.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and a strong commitment to fiduciary, client-first decision-making.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Envestnet Tamarac and an RIA, family office, wealth management firm, or institutional investment environment.
• Familiarity with Fidelity Wealthscape, AdvisorEngine CRM, eMoney, YCharts, and Morningstar.
• Knowledge of tax-aware trading, manager research, due diligence, and model portfolio management.
• Progress toward or completion of the CFA, CFP, CIMA, or a similar designation.

Why Join Regency?

• Make a direct impact on trading, portfolio management, and investment research at a growing independent firm.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Help improve scalable processes through technology and automation.
• Receive competitive compensation, an annual performance-based bonus, and retirement, health, and other firm benefits.

Regency Wealth Management is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.