Trading Specialist

Pioneer Wealth Management Group; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Incentive pay pool

Job summary

Pioneer Wealth Management Group in Austin, TX is seeking a detail-oriented Trading Specialist to support the Investment Policy Committee and advisors in implementing investment strategies across client portfolios. The role focuses on trade execution, portfolio rebalancing, tax-loss harvesting reviews, and cash management to align with client objectives and firm guidelines.

Hybrid work and growth along our portfolio management track are available.

Qualifications

• Series 65 license ( CFP/CFA in progress acceptable)
• 3–5 years in trading or investment operations
• Experience executing trades and rebalancing portfolios
• Understanding Schwab and cash management concepts
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and work in a hybrid environment

Responsibilities

• Execute and monitor trades: verify order accuracy and monitor settlement
• Implement portfolio strategies as directed by IPC and advisors
• Review accounts for tax-loss harvesting opportunities and cash needs
• Manage cash balances, deposits, projected cash flows, and distributions
• Maintain trading systems and verify account restrictions and positions
• Document portfolio reviews and trading activity per firm policies
• Collaborate with IPC, advisors and client service to explain trading activity
• Develop and update trading policies, procedures, and reporting

Job description

Full-time | Hybrid

We are a fee-only financial planning firm serving individuals and small businesses through holistic financial planning and investment management. We help clients navigate complex financial decisions to live fulfilled lives.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Trading Specialist to support our Investment Policy Committee (IPC) and financial advisors in implementing investment strategies across client portfolios.

This role manages trade execution, portfolio rebalancing, tax-loss harvesting reviews, and cash needs in alignment with client objectives, advisor instructions, and firm guidelines. A candidate who understands capital markets and works accurately under time-sensitive conditions is a must.

The Trading Specialist will work closely with the IPC, advisors, and client service team, with opportunities for professional growth along our portfolio management career track.

Our evidence-based investment approach centers on model portfolios composed primarily of ETFs, while accommodating legacy holdings of individual securities and client-specific restrictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and monitor trades: Manage trade requests received through the CRM and other approved workflows, verify order accuracy, monitor settlement, and resolve discrepancies.
• Implement portfolio strategies: Execute investment changes directed by the IPC and financial advisors, maintaining alignment with intended allocations and client-specific restrictions.
• Review portfolios for opportunities: Evaluate accounts for tax-loss harvesting, opportunistic rebalancing, available cash to invest, and cash generation needs.
• Manage cash and liquidity: Monitor cash balances, deposits, projected cash flows, and upcoming distributions to support timely investment and withdrawal activity.
• Maintain trading systems: Update trading software for strategy changes and cash needs, verify account restrictions and positions, and review assigned risk reports.
• Support compliance and documentation: Maintain accurate trading records and document portfolio reviews and actions according to firm policies and compliance procedures.
• Collaborate across the firm: Communicate with the IPC, advisors and client service team to explain trading activity, answer questions, and support a consistent client experience.
• Improve processes: Help develop and update trading policies, procedures, reporting, and workflows.
• Stay informed: Maintain awareness of relevant market and economic developments and the IPC’s investment views and guidance.

Qualifications

Required

• Series 65 license (unless holding the CFP®, CFA charter, or progress toward either credential)
• Three to five years of experience in trading, investment operations, or a related financial services role.
• Experience executing trades, rebalancing portfolios, and implementing investment strategies accurately.
• Understanding of Schwab, portfolio management concepts, and cash management.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies and follow issues through to resolution.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with advisors and internal teams.
• Ability to prioritize competing requests, manage time independently, and work effectively in a hybrid environment.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with trading or portfolio management systems, especially Orion and Eclipse, CRM systems and the Charles Schwab platform.
• Knowledge and understanding of Altruist and Pontera, a plus.
• CFP® or CFA designation(or in process), a plus.

Compensation Package

• Base salary of $70,000–$95,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Participation in the firm’s incentive pay pool.
• Competitive benefits package, including a 401(k) with employer matching and generous paid time off.

What We Value

We seek team players who are hungry or driven, humble and confident, and obsessively curious. The ideal candidate takes ownership, asks thoughtful questions, follows through, and understands how accurate, timely execution supports our clients’ financial lives.