Trading Operations Assistant

TLWM Financial; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Job summary

TLWM Financial, a San Antonio wealth management firm, seeks a detail-oriented Trading Operations Assistant to support daily trading and investment operations. You will work with traders, advisors, and custodians to ensure accurate, timely workflows and client communications.

The role emphasizes precision under time-sensitive conditions with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency. Prior experience in trading support is valued.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in trading support, investment operations, or related role.
• Series 7 and Series 63 securities licenses or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative and operational support for trading and portfolio activity.
• Monitor trade activity, maintain trading-related records, 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 procedures.
• Provide trading desk coverage during periods of market volatility and high volume.
• Coordinate with senior trading staff, investment team, wealth advisors, operations personnel, and custodians to resolve trade-related matters.
• Assist with inbound/outbound client communications regarding distribution requests and coordinate with the team.
• Identify discrepancies, missing information, or unusual activity and escalate issues promptly.
• Support process improvements, reporting, and other investment operations projects.

Skills

Trading operations experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Excel proficiency

CRM experience

Orion familiarity

Brokerage platforms

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Orion

Salesforce CRM

LPL/Schwab platforms

Job description

TLWM Financial is an established San Antonio-based wealth management firm with more than 20 years of experience serving individuals and families in our community. We provide investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and ongoing advisory services to retirees, families, business owners, and high-net-worth individuals. Our approach combines thoughtful advice, attention to detail, and a high standard of personal service.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented Trading Operations Assistant to support the daily activities of our trading and investment operations team. This role is well suited for a candidate who understands capital markets, works accurately under time-sensitive conditions, and enjoys collaborating with traders, advisors, operations personnel, and custodians. The successful candidate will help maintain the accuracy, responsiveness, and efficiency of our trading workflows.

Key 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 escalate issues promptly.
• Support process improvements, reporting, and other investment operations projects as assigned.

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.

TLWM Financial offers a competitive base salary and the opportunity to earn quarterly performance-based bonuses tied to established objectives. Additional benefits information including health, dental and vision insurance and 401k and profit sharing plan is available during the recruiting process.

Why Join TLWM?

• This is an opportunity to contribute to a collaborative wealth management team, gain exposure to trading and investment operations, and develop professionally while supporting a high standard of client service.