Trading Analyst

The Mather Group, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mather Group, LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a Trading Analyst to support portfolio trading, money movement, model analysis, and portfolio reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and compliance within investment policy guidelines.

You will manage daily trading across equities, ETFs and fixed income, execute complex strategies using advanced rebalancing tools, and monitor cash balances and drift reports across portfolios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Economics preferred
• 1-3 years’ experience required
• Previous experience as a Trading Analyst and/or extensive industry experience preferred
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work well, under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and proactive team player

Responsibilities

• Manage daily trading activity (Equities, ETFs and Fixed Income) and account maintenance, following investment policies/guidelines and within designated portfolio models
• Execution of complex investment strategies using advanced rebalancing software
• Monitor cash balances and drift reports of managed portfolios
• Maintain accurate portfolio accounting for all clients and accounts and trading system across all areas of the firm
• Ensure smooth account transition process and accurate implementation of investment decisions, working closely with various internal departments
• Monitor cash balances and drift reports of managed portfolios
• Work in partnership to support internal departments and committees
• Assist with report generation
• Ensure compliance with FINRA, SEC and other governing entities, as well as internal compliance policies and procedures

Skills

Trading

Finance

Economics

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics

Tools

Trading software

Rebalancing software

Portfolio management systems

Job description

The Trading Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the firm’s investment operations and portfolio management activities. This position is responsible for portfolio trading and execution, money movement, model analysis, and portfolio reporting, while closely monitoring portfolio performance and risk exposures. The Trading Analyst will also support back-office operational processes and actively utilize portfolio management and trading systems to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. Acting independently within established investment policy guidelines, this role requires strong analytical judgment and the ability to manage complex portfolios in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

Specific Role Responsibilities

• Manage daily trading activity (Equities, ETFs and Fixed Income) and account maintenance, following investment policies/guidelines and within designated portfolio models
• Execution of complex investment strategies using advanced rebalancing software
• Monitor cash balances and drift reports of managed portfolios
• Maintain accurate portfolio accounting for all clients and accounts and trading system across all areas of the firm
• Ensure smooth account transition process and accurate implementation of investment decisions, working closely with various internal departments
• Monitor cash balances and drift reports of managed portfolios
• Work in partnership to support internal departments and committees
• Assist with report generation
• Ensure compliance with FINRA, SEC and other governing entities, as well as internal compliance policies and procedures

Desired Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Finance or Economics preferred
• 1-3 years’ experience required,
• Previous experience as a Trading Analyst and/or extensive industry experience preferred
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work well, under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and proactive team player

Role Information

• Status: Full-Time (Hybrid)
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000
• Reports to: Frank Pecucci, Senior Director of Trading