Trading Associate

Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Pointe Advisors is seeking a Trading Associate for our Scottsdale, AZ office to support the Central Support team in executing mutual fund, ETF, and equity trades through Schwab, Fidelity, or SEI. You will research inquiries and help resolve complex account issues, ensuring timely service to high-net-worth clients and advisors.

You will assist with UMA operations via Envestnet, document policies, and collaborate with teams on process improvements.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required (Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or Economics preferred)
• Experience with Tamarac or Envestnet preferred
• Experience with Charles Schwab, Fidelity and/or institutional platforms and paperwork preferred
• 1 - 2+ years of relevant experience; preferably with a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), investment management firm or broker/dealer
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written skills
• Strong commitment to detail with excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Self-starter with a proven ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving work environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Place Mutual Fund, ETF and equity trades through Charles Schwab, Fidelity, or SEI.
• Research and respond to routine-to-complex inquiries within defined service level commitments
• Trade Correction processing, reporting and analysis
• Handle incoming inquiries from advisor teams related to the troubleshooting and review of complex account and data discrepancies
• Partner with internal teams to document, review and update firm policies & procedures
• Support day to day operations of our Unified Managed Account (UMA) platform through Envestnet
• Assist advisors and their team with system navigation, configuration, and account setup
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with operations leadership team on projects and/or initiatives designed to streamline firm policies and procedures

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Detail orientation

Organization & prioritization

Self-starter

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business or Economics

Tools

Tamarac

Envestnet

Charles Schwab

Fidelity

Job description

Job Description

Beacon Pointe is currently seeking an exceptional individual to join our Central Support team as a Trading Associate in our Scottsdale, AZ office. The successful candidate will join a highly talented team of professionals that service the investment management and financial planning needs of high net worth individuals, families and institutions. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of both educational and professional achievement; with a commitment and passion for delivering exceptional service to the firm’s clients and associates.

Responsibilities

• Place Mutual Fund, ETF and equity trades through Charles Schwab, Fidelity, or SEI.
• Research and respond to routine-to-complex inquires within defined service level commitments
• Trade Correction processing, reporting and analysis
• Handle incoming inquiries from advisor teams related to the troubleshooting and review of complex account and data discrepancies
• Partner with internal teams to document, review and update firm policies & procedures
• Support day to day operations of our Unified Managed Account (UMA) platform through Envestnet
• Assist advisors and their team with system navigation, configuration, and account setup
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with operations leadership team on projects and/or initiatives designed to streamline firm policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required (Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or Economics preferred)
• Experience with Tamarac or Envestnet preferred
• Experience with Charles Schwab, Fidelity and/or institutional platforms and paperwork preferred
• 1 - 2+ years of relevant experience; preferably with a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), investment management firm or broker/dealer
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written skills
• Strong commitment to detail with excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Self-starter with a proven ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving work environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365, etc.)

About Beacon Pointe Advisors

Beacon Pointe Advisors is one of the nation’s largest Registered Investment Advisor firms with headquarters in Southern California and affiliate offices nationwide. Beacon Pointe provides advisory services to a range of clients, including institutions (i.e., endowments, foundations), high-net-worth individuals, and families. Beacon Pointe has been recognized by various industry publications including Forbes, Financial Advisor Magazine, Barron’s, and more. For more information, please visit Awards Disclosures.