Trading Associate

Perigon Wealth Management; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Perigon Wealth Management in San Francisco seeks a Trading Associate to perform day-to-day trading functions for Advisors using the PWM centralized trading team.

The role requires 1–3 years of trading experience, familiarity with Orion Trading, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Finance. You will maintain models, generate portfolio review reports, and contribute to process improvements within a dynamic, client-focused RIA environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of trading experience.
• Experience with Orion trading is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to process large datasets in Excel.
• Attention to detail and proactive, efficient work style.
• Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Finance is required; Series 65 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily portfolio management, including preparing, reviewing, submitting and reconciling trade requests.
• Maintains trading system settings and reports in Orion Trading.
• Maintains firm- and advisor-level models in Orion.
• Provides ongoing portfolio review reports to Advisor teams.
• Assists with development and documentation of Trading team policies and procedures.
• Participates in process revamps, automations and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Trading experience

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Prioritization

Self-motivated

Intellectual curiosity

Hands-on support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics or Finance

Series 65 (preferred)

Tools

Orion trading

Excel

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Trading Associate at Perigon Wealth will perform day-to-day trading functions for Advisors that use the PWM centralized trading team.

Company Overview

Perigon Wealth Management is a fast-growing, advisor-led Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) serving clients across the U.S. The firm employs over a hundred and fifty associates across 20+ office locations and has client assets under management (AUM) exceeding $11 billion. We operate with the belief that growth happens through meaningful relationships, thoughtful planning, and an experience that feels personal, not transactional.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs the daily portfolio management functions including preparing, reviewing, submitting and next day reconciliation of trade requests.
• Maintains trading related system settings and reports in Orion Trading.
• Maintains firm-level and advisor-level models in Orion
• Provides ongoing portfolio review reports (e.g. weekly cash review, quarterly rebalancing and tax loss harvesting reviews) to Advisor teams.
• Assists with the development and documentation of the Trading team’s policies and procedures.
• Regular participation in the Trading team’s process revamps, automations and efficiency improvements.
• Participates as needed in special projects to support the Trading team’s goals and initiatives

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

• 1-3 years of experience in trading
• Orion trading experience preferred
• Analytical skills and ability to use excel to handle large datasets
• Hands on support
• Attention to detail
• Proactivity/Efficiency skills
• Intellectual curiosity around investments
• Prioritization skills
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a dynamic environment
• Bachelor's degree required (preferably in Economics or Finance)
• Series 65 preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.

The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.