Trading Operations Specialist - Wealth Management

Brookstone Capital Management; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) w/mact

Life, Maternity, Paternity, PTO

Job summary

Brookstone Capital Management is seeking a Trading Associate to support investment operations and execute Advisor-directed trades with accuracy and speed.

You will handle order intake, entry, execution, and settlement coordination across equity, ETF, mutual funds and fixed income, upholding compliance and best-execution standards. The role requires strong organization, Excel proficiency, and clear Advisor communication in a fast-paced, onsite Wheaton, IL environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of trading or investment operations experience in an RIA/asset-management environment.
• Proficiency with Trading tools, Orion preferred; familiarity with Schwab, Fidelity, Pershing is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication under time pressure.
• Understanding of SEC regulations and trade-settlement processes.

Responsibilities

• Order Intake & Validation — Receive trade instructions from Advisors, confirm completeness and suitability, and clarify discrepancies before execution.
• Trade Entry — Enter equity, ETF, mutual fund, and fixed-income orders into the Trade Order system with precision and timeliness.
• Execution & Best Practices — Ensure trades are executed in accordance with Brookstone’s trading policies, best-execution standards, and client objectives.
• Rebalancing Support — Assist with model-based rebalancing, bulk trades, and drift monitoring.
• Custodian Coordination — Monitor trade confirmations, settlement status, and resolve issues with custodians such as Schwab, Fidelity, and other Custodians.
• Advisor Communication — Provide timely updates on trade status, market-related execution considerations, and any issues requiring Advisor input.
• Recordkeeping & Audit Support — Maintain accurate trade logs, audit trails, and documentation for compliance reviews.
• Process Optimization — Identify opportunities to improve trading workflows, reduce errors, and enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

2+ years trading experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Compliance awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field

Tools

Orion trading platform

Custodian platforms (Schwab, Fidelity, Pershing)

Job description

Brookstone Capital Management is seeking a Trading Associate to support investment operations and execute Advisor-directed trades with accuracy and speed.

You will handle order intake, entry, execution, and settlement coordination across equity, ETF, mutual funds and fixed income, upholding compliance and best-execution standards. The role requires strong organization, Excel proficiency, and clear Advisor communication in a fast-paced, onsite Wheaton, IL environment.