Trading Specialist

Cetera Financial Group; Leawood (KS); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Cetera Financial Group in Leawood, Kansas, seeks an experienced Trading Specialist RIA to execute and manage ETF, mutual funds, and fixed income trades. You will work with the Investment Manager to implement strategies and keep client portfolios aligned with risk objectives.

This hybrid role requires 2-3 days in the office; candidates should be near Leawood. You will place trades, review accounts weekly for tax harvesting, rebalance and cash management, and communicate with wealth managers on

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, trading 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 work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of risk management and compliance regulations.
• Series 65 license.

Responsibilities

• Place trades and manage cash for distribution requests.
• Review accounts weekly for tax harvesting, rebalancing, and cash replenishment.
• Utilize trading platforms to execute orders efficiently.
• Manage and optimize portfolios while adhering to risk/compliance guidelines.
• Stay informed about market trends, regulations and developments.
• Act decisively in response to changing market conditions.
• Collaborate with Investment Manager to improve processes.
• Communicate trade-related activity with wealth managers and client service.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making under pressure

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or related field

Series 65 license

Tools

Trading platforms

Trading software

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 (Leawood, KS) 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 hav

• e:Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related fie
• ldProven experience as a trader in a financial instituti
• onIn-depth knowledge of financial markets, trading instruments, and asset class
• esStrong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisio
• nsProficiency in using trading software and platfor
• msExcellent risk management and decision-making abiliti
• esStrong communication and interpersonal skil
• lsAbility to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environme
• ntUnderstanding of risk management principles and compliance regulatio
• nsSeries 65 licen

What is nice to ha

ionTravel requirements: none at this t

The base salary range for this role in Leawood, KS is $53,000 - $78,000 plus a competitive performance-based bonus. Base salary depends on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Salary range may also differ significantly due to geography and cost of labor considerat