Trading Specialist

Cetera Financial Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision and life-insure

Mental health benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Paid parental leave

HSA/FSA options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cetera Financial Group is seeking an experienced Trading Specialist -- RIA to execute and manage trades across ETFs, mutual funds and fixed income. You will work with the Investment Manager to implement strategies aligned with client risk objectives in a hybrid role (2-3 days in the office) near Dallas, TX.

Responsibilities include placing trades, cash management, weekly reviews for tax harvests and rebalances, and leveraging trading platforms while maintaining risk and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or related field.
• Proven experience as a trader in a financial institution.
• In-depth knowledge of financial markets, instruments and asset classes.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision making.
• Proficiency with trading software and platforms.
• Excellent risk management and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of risk management principles and compliance regulations.
• Series 65 license.

Responsibilities

• Place trades and manage cash to implement investment strategy.
• Review accounts weekly for tax harvesting, rebalancing, and cash allocation.
• Use trading platforms to execute orders efficiently.
• Manage and optimize trading portfolios within risk/compliance guidelines.
• Stay informed on industry trends and regulatory developments.
• Act quickly in response to market changes and portfolio shifts.
• Collaborate with Investment Manager to improve processes and systems.
• Communicate trade activity with wealth managers and client service staff.

Skills

Trading experience

Markets knowledge

Risk management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/economics/business

Series 65 license

Tools

Trading platforms

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Trading Specialist -- RIA to deliver exceptional trading solutions to our clients. You will play a pivotal role in executing and managing financial transactions across a range of assets, primarily exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds, and fixed income. Your expertise and decision-making will directly impact the company's success in the global financial markets. You will work closely with our Investment Manager to identify and implement trading strategies that maximize returns and keep client portfolios aligned to individual risk objectives. This is a hybrid role, 2-3 days a week in the office. Candidates must be located near one of our offices: Currently we are targeting the (Dallas, TX) area as the primary office location.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for placing trades, raising cash for distribution requests and implementation of the intended investment strategy.
• Review accounts on a weekly basis for opportunities to tax harvest, rebalance, allocate cash and replenish cash.
• Utilize trading platforms and software to execute orders efficiently.
• Manage and optimize trading portfolios while adhering to risk and compliance guidelines.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulations, and developments that may impact the trading environment.
• Act swiftly and decisively in response to changing market conditions or portfolio changes.
• Work with Investment Manager to evaluate changes in process or systems to increase efficiency and impact to the company.
• Communicate with company’s wealth managers and client service staff regarding trade-related activity.

What You Need To Have

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field
• Proven experience as a trader in a financial institution
• In-depth knowledge of financial markets, trading instruments, and asset classes
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Proficiency in using trading software and platforms
• Excellent risk management and decision-making abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of risk management principles and compliance regulations
• Series 65 license

What Is Nice To Have

Travel requirements: none at this time

Compensation Range

The base annual salary for this role is $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 , plus a performance-based bonus. Base annual salary depends on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Base annual salary may also differ significantly due to geography and cost of labor considerations.

About Us

ABOUT US

What We Give You In Return

Not many teams can say that they support people’s dreams coming to life… We happen to do that every day. And as important as we know your career is, we recognize that there’s a whole lot more to life. To ensure that our Employees can make the most of their time outside of working hours, we offer a competitive salary and for full-time roles, a benefits package including:

• Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
• Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
• 20 plus days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to our communities.
• 401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
• Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and foster.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.

Cetera Financial Group ® (\"Cetera\") is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is one of the largest independent financial advisor networks in the nation by number of advisors, as well as a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions.

Through its multiple distinct firms, Cetera offers independent and institutions-based advisors the benefits of a large, established broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, while serving advisors and institutions in a way that is customized to their needs and aspirations. Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support, and innovative technology.

\" Cetera Financial Group \" refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC , Cetera Wealth Services LLC (f/k/a Cetera Advisor Networks), Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions, or Cetera Investors . All firms are members FINRA/SIPC.

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