Trading Associate

Cerity Partners Management LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with match

Flexible PTO

Parental Leave

Education assistance for designations

Community involvement opportunities

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Cerity Partners is seeking a Trading Associate to support the Wealth Management Services team in Louisville, KY. The role involves trading, rebalancing, and investment management activities aligned with client policy and allocations.

You'll work closely with a trading group, coordinate with Advisors, and assist the Investment Committee with data collection, analysis, and performance reporting. A Bachelor's degree and up to 3 years' experience are preferred; strong Excel skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced certifications preferred.
• 0–3 years' investment experience; high-net-worth experience preferred.
• Knowledge of investment products, asset location, and portfolio construction.
• Experience with trading systems and reconciliation processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client portfolios are within the assigned investment policy.
• Curate and execute trades as directed and according to allocations.
• Perform reconciliation / maintenance of systems and trades.
• Analyze and rebalance household and individual portfolios using existing platforms.
• Communicate clearly with Advisors on trading topics and processes.
• Support Investment Committee with data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Back up other investment colleagues with research support and due diligence.

Skills

Trading

Rebalancing

Investment analysis

Client communication

Data analysis

Excel

Financial software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

RedBlack

Eclipse

Job description

Position Summary

The Trading Associate will provide trading, rebalancing, and investment management services to the Wealth Management Services team. This position will work closely with a trading team located in Louisville KY.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure client portfolios are within assigned investment policy
• Curate and execute trades as directed and according to investment allocations
• Perform reconciliation / maintenance of systems and trades
• Utilize an existing software platform to perform ongoing analysis and rebalancing of household accounts as well as individual taxable, tax-deferred, and non-taxable client portfolios
• Communicate clearly with Advisors on trading related topics and processes
• Support the Investment Committee and Investment Office in the provision of investment advice to clients' performance reporting, data collection and analysis, data visualization, and special projects
• Act as a back-up for other investment colleagues in ways such as providing research support and due diligence of managers and investment allocations

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree is required and preference for candidates with further education or work toward appropriate certification
• 0-3 years' relevant investment experience; experience investing for high-net-worth clients preferred
• General knowledge of investment products, asset location, and portfolio construction for taxable investors
• RedBlack and/or Eclipse system trading experience with a proven capability to learn and manage software tools for trading and analysis
• Proven ability to communicate with colleagues
• High attention to detail and thoroughness to alleviate trading errors
• Experience processing and performing reconnaissance on large amounts of data a plus
• Client first attitude demonstrating patience and poise
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting deadlines and priorities
• Ability to wear multiple hats, to apply skills to different areas of the business, and to adapt to changing conditions and needs
• Organized, self-directed, and ability to multitask
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Unafraid to own up to mistakes and ardently work to improve systems to avoid future problems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - expert Excel user preferred; light programming skills a plus

Why Cerity Partners

Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance - day 1!
• 401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match
• Flexible PTO policy
• Parental Leave
• Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations
• Opportunity to give back time to local communities
• Commuter benefits

Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to [e-mail].

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Ultimately, outstanding wealth management is about people and relationships.

Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. We truly care about what we do.

Cerity Partners is one of the nation’s leading independent financial advisory firms. We serve high-net-worth individuals & their families, businesses, & their employees, and nonprofit organizations from our offices across the country. Our in-house specialists of tax advisors, financial planners, investment professionals, & retirement plan consultants are passionate about and committed to providing financial advice & oversight. At Cerity Partners, we believe in the long view. We work with clients who appreciate our comprehensive and sustained approach to wealth management. We don't just look for short-term gains, we seek long-term growth. We have the same approach to our people. We look for experienced and credentialed wealth management colleagues who can keep pace with us. We manage over $190 billion in assets under management for our clients. We are routinely recognized as a Top RIA Firm by Barron's Advisor, Newsweek, USA Today, and more. The driving factor of our accelerated growth is our people. Located throughout the U.S., our teams consist of specialists who are helpful, knowledgeable, sincere, and have the perseverance and capability to go the extra mile for our clients. We consider our firm a community that works together to serve one common goal: Finding diverse solutions to suit diverse financial needs.