Trading Associate

Seeds; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in company

Annual performance bonus

Health benefits

Remote work flexibility

Paid holidays

In-person team events

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Seeds, a remote-first fintech startup, is seeking a Trading Associate to support operations across trading, settlement, and data workflows. You will collaborate with engineering to automate and scale trading processes and own key parts of the trade lifecycle from rebalance to reconciliation.

Reporting to the Head of Investment Operations, you will help manage daily trading across client accounts, optimize workflows, and contribute to data analytics, including TCA and drift monitoring.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years buyside trading experience in wealth management.
• Knowledge of US market structure and regulatory landscape.
• Knowledge and experience with block trading and best execution policies and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fintech startup.
• Strong Excel and data management skills, including SQL knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Daily trading and management on large subsets of accounts.
• Execution of orders with block desks and reconciliation.
• Relationship management with block desks and data providers.
• Operational and policy oversight per trading procedures.
• Data analytics related to trading and cost basis.

Skills

Buyside trading experience

Block trading & best execution

Excel & data management

SQL knowledge

Startup fintech experience

Tools

SQL

Excel

Job description

Seeds Investor \"Seeds\" is a fast‑growing early‑stage RIA fintech startup on a mission to empower financial advisors to supercharge their business growth while delivering a meaningful investing experience for their clients!

At Seeds, our core values are the heartbeat of our Company: Trust is our currency and we champion transparency, active listening, collaboration, and a spirit of polite disruption. We're dedicated to pursuing excellence in all that we do. Our clients are the heroes in our story and we strive to make their needs the focal point of our innovative solutions.

We are eager to welcomeambitious, energetic, and curious‑minded individuals to join our innovative and passionate team where every contribution is appreciated, different perspectives are valued,and every voice matters. As a remote‑first company, we pride ourselves on having astrong work ethic while embracingflexibility, a healthy work‑life balance, and the freedom to work from anywhere in the U.S. You’ll have the chance to collaborate with a small talented team with extensiveexperience and knowledgein financial services, technology, and startups. Together, you'll be at the forefront of wealth tech innovation, committed to reshaping a $6.6+ trillion industry and fostering meaningful connections between individuals and their finances.

Join Our Team As: Trading Associate

Reporting to our Head of Investment Operations, the Trading Associate will support the Investment Operations Team in building, deploying, and maintaining mission critical systems that power the operation of the entire Seeds platform. Our trading function is live and running today: we rebalance, execute, reconcile, and manage cash across client accounts every day. As a key member of our team you will be responsible for the integrity of Seeds’ daily operational and trading workflows.

This is a hands‑on role at the intersection of trading, operations, and technology. You’ll work closely with our engineering team to automate and scale workflows that are often manual elsewhere in the industry, and your feedback will directly shape the tools you use every day. Because we’re a small team, you’ll see the full trade lifecycle from portfolio rebalance through settlement and reconciliation, and you’ll have real ownership from day one. As the platform grows, so will the scope of the role.

Meaningful Contributions You’ll Make:

• Daily trading and management on large subsets of accounts
• Execution of orders with block desks
• Relationship management with block desks and third party data providers
• Operational and policy oversight in accordance with trading Procedures
• Communication across various teams within Seeds and externally with key stakeholders as it pertains to Seeds Trading and Investment Activities
• Developing and improving processes as it pertains to the implementation of investment operations and trading at Seeds
• Data analytics pertaining to trading such as Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA), drift monitoring, and tax audits
• Other job related duties as may be assigned

Successful Candidates Will Have:

• 2 - 4 years buyside experience in trading with SMA accounts within wealth management
• Knowledge of US market structure and regulatory landscape
• Knowledge and experience with block trading and best execution policies and procedures
• Ability to work under pressure and within a start up as it pertains to fintech Industry
• Strong Excel and data management skills including SQL knowledge
• Detail‑oriented, strong attention to detail, and analytical with professional written and verbal communication skills
• Recon and Cost Basis operational experience preferred
• Experience with any of the following is a plus: long/short strategies, direct indexing, individual bond trading, or alternative investments
• Early‑stage startup experience strongly preferred
• Base Salary + Annual Bonus and Equity: A fair compensation package that includes a base salary, performance bonus, and equity options.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access to health and wellness benefits that support your well‑being.
• Flexible PTO: Take the time you need to relax and recharge.
• 100% Remote Work Flexibility: Work from anywhere in the U.S. and enjoy the freedom to choose your ideal workspace.
• Company-Paid Holidays: Enjoy key holidays without dipping into your PTO.
• In‑Person Team Events: Participate in Company-paid fun‑filled in‑person eventsto build connections and celebrate achievements together.
• Supportive Culture: Join a team that values your contributions and empowers your growth.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Enjoy the chance to take on new responsibilities and explore diverse career paths as our company continues to grow.