Trading Desk Operations Specialist

CFA Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CFA Institute in San Antonio seeks a detail-oriented Trading Operations Assistant to support daily trading and investment operations, collaborating with traders, advisors, and custodians to keep workflows accurate and responsive.

The role requires 1–3 years in trading support, Series 7 and 63 licenses, a Bachelor's degree preferred, and strong Excel and CRM (Salesforce) proficiency; candidates should be precise under time pressure and able to coordinate with multiple teams.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in trading support, investment operations, financial services operations, or a closely related role.
• Series 7 and Series 63 securities licenses or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Working knowledge of capital markets, investment products, and trading processes is a plus.
• Demonstrated accuracy, strong analytical skills, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize, communicate clearly, and perform effectively during high-volume or time-sensitive market conditions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with trading or portfolio management systems preferred, especially Orion.
• Experience with CRM software required; Salesforce experience preferred.
• Experience with LPL Financial or Charles Schwab platforms is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative and operational support for trading and portfolio activity.
• Monitor trade activity, maintain trading-related records and database updates, and assist with reconciliations and exception follow-up.
• Assist with time-sensitive trading workflows and trade entry or execution activities as authorized and in accordance with firm review, approval, and supervisory procedures.
• Provide trading desk coverage during periods of market volatility, elevated trading volume, and planned staff absences.
• Coordinate with senior trading staff, the investment team, wealth advisors, operations personnel, and custodians to resolve trade-related matters.
• Assist with inbound and outbound client communications concerning distribution requests and coordinate requests with the appropriate team members.
• Identify discrepancies, missing information, or unusual activity and elevate issues promptly.
• Support process improvements, reporting, and other investment operations projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Series 7

Series 63

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Salesforce

Orion

Job description

CFA Institute in San Antonio seeks a detail-oriented Trading Operations Assistant to support daily trading and investment operations, collaborating with traders, advisors, and custodians to keep workflows accurate and responsive.

The role requires 1–3 years in trading support, Series 7 and 63 licenses, a Bachelor's degree preferred, and strong Excel and CRM (Salesforce) proficiency; candidates should be precise under time pressure and able to coordinate with multiple teams.