Trading Specialist - RIA

Cetera Financial Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CFP Certification

Job summary

Cetera Financial Group in Dallas seeks an Investment Associate to execute and manage trades across ETFs, mutual funds, and fixed income. You will work with the Investment Manager to implement trading strategies and align client portfolios with risk objectives in a hybrid office environment.

Responsibilities include placing trades, reviewing accounts for tax harvesting and rebalancing, monitoring markets, and communicating activity to wealth managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field.
• Series 65 license required.
• Proven experience as a trader in a financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, trading instruments, and asset classes.

Responsibilities

• Place trades and raise cash for distribution requests and implement the investment strategy.
• Review accounts weekly for tax harvesting, rebalancing, cash allocation, and replenishment.
• Use trading platforms to execute orders efficiently.
• Manage and optimize trading portfolios within risk and compliance guidelines.
• Stay informed on market trends, regulations, and developments affecting trading.

Skills

Analytical skills

Risk management

Communication skills

Decision-making under pressure

Detail-oriented

Education

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

Series 65 license

Tools

Trading software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Investment Associate 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

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Certification

Travel requirements: none at this time

Compensation Range

The base annual salary for this role is $55,000.00 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.

-Hybrid