Trading and Client Operations Associate - Dechtman Wealth Management

HighTower Advisors, LLC; Centennial, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from day 1

Parental leave

401k matching

HSA contributions

Student loan assistance

Job summary

HighTower Advisors, LLC is seeking a Trading and Client Operations Associate in Centennial, CO. The role focuses on executing trades across client accounts per advisor direction, ensuring accurate settlements, and managing cash for distributions and rebalancing.

You will support post-market client service, account maintenance, and cross-system data integrity. The team collaborates with custodians and advisors to implement investment strategies, handle client inquiries, and maintain

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in financial services, wealth management, or trading operations.
• Experience with custodial platforms such as Schwab is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of trading workflows, cash management, and account operations.
• Familiarity with portfolio management systems such as Black Diamond is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades across client accounts in accordance with portfolio models and advisor direction.
• Ensure accurate and timely trade settlement and reconciliation.
• Monitor cash levels and raise cash for distributions, fees, and rebalancing.
• Assist with portfolio rebalancing and implementation of investment strategies.
• Coordinate with custodians to resolve trade-related issues.
• Process client withdrawals, distributions, and money movements.
• Coordinate ACH, wire requests, and check disbursements.
• Verify funding availability and ensure documentation for all transactions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve transaction-related issues with custodians and clients.
• Support client service requests after market close and ensure responsive interactions.
• Open, update, and maintain client accounts across systems.
• Maintain accurate client records in CRM and portfolio management systems.
• Support reporting and data accuracy across platforms.
• Maintain proper documentation for trades, distributions, and client requests.
• Ensure activities meet practice and regulatory standards.

Skills

Financial services experience

Trading operations

CRM proficiency

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance or related

Tools

Schwab custody platform

Black Diamond portfolio system

Job description

Trading and Client Operations Associate - Dechtman Wealth Management

Centennial, CO, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Your Future Team

What You'll Do

• Execute trades across client accounts in accordance with portfolio models and advisor direction
• Ensure accurate and timely trade settlement and reconciliation
• Monitor cash levels and raise cash for distributions, fees, and rebalancing
• Assist with portfolio rebalancing and implementation of investment strategies
• Coordinate with custodians to resolve trade-related issues

Cash Management & Client Transactions

• Process client withdrawals, distributions, and money movements
• Coordinate ACH, wire requests, and check disbursements
• Verify funding availability and ensure documentation for all transactions
• Troubleshoot and resolve transaction-related issues with custodians and clients

Client Service & Support (Post-Market Hours Focus)

• Support the team with client service requests after market close
• Help with account maintenance, service follow-ups, and client inquiries
• Help ensure accurate completion of client requests
• Provide a high level of responsiveness and professionalism in all client interactions

Account Maintenance & Operations

• Open, update, and maintain client accounts across systems
• Maintain accurate client records in CRM and portfolio management systems
• Help with account linking, beneficiary updates, and banking instructions
• Support reporting and data accuracy across platforms

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain proper documentation for trades, distributions, and client requests
• Help with compliance tracking for client transactions and correspondence
• Ensure all activities meet practice and regulatory standards

Team & Operational Support

• Collaborate with advisors and team members to ensure smooth daily operations
• Help with process improvements and operational efficiencies

What You'll Bring

• 3-5 years of experience in financial services, wealth management, or trading operations preferred
• Experience with custodial platforms such as Schwab is strongly preferred
• Understanding of trading workflows, cash management, and account operations
• Familiarity with portfolio management systems such as Black Diamond is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling client information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field preferred
• Client-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering quality service
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

What We Offer

• Coverage on the first day of employment for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver and 8 weeks for secondary caregiver)
• 401k matching plan
• HSA employer contributions
• Student loan assistance
• Annual base salary of $75,000 - $85,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)

Hightower’s Story

Founded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower's capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their financial vision. Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., the firm operates as a registered investment advisor (RIA).

Hightower Advisors, LLC is an SEC registered investment adviser. Registration as an investment advisor does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Securities are offered through Hightower Securities, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.

You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.