Description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented Trading Operations Assistant to support the daily activities of our trading and investment operations team. This role is well suited for a candidate who understands capital markets, works accurately under time-sensitive conditions, and enjoys collaborating with traders, advisors, operations personnel, and custodians. The successful candidate will help maintain the accuracy, responsiveness, and efficiency of our trading workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative and operational support for trading and portfolio activity.
• Monitor trade activity, maintain trading-related records and database updates, and assist with reconciliations and exception follow-up.
• Assist with time-sensitive trading workflows and trade entry or execution activities as authorized and in accordance with firm review, approval, and supervisory procedures.
• Provide trading desk coverage during periods of market volatility, elevated trading volume, and planned staff absences.
• Coordinate with senior trading staff, the investment team, wealth advisors, operations personnel, and custodians to resolve trade-related matters.
• Assist with inbound and outbound client communications concerning distribution requests and coordinate requests with the appropriate team members.
• Identify discrepancies, missing information, or unusual activity and escalate issues promptly.
• Support process improvements, reporting, and other investment operations projects as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in trading support, investment operations, financial services operations, or a closely related role.
• Series 7 and Series 63 securities licenses or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Working knowledge of capital markets, investment products, and trading processes is a plus.
• Demonstrated accuracy, strong analytical skills, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize, communicate clearly, and perform effectively during high-volume or time-sensitive market conditions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with trading or portfolio management systems preferred, especially Orion.
• Experience with CRM software required; Salesforce experience preferred.
• Experience with LPL Financial or Charles Schwab platforms is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset.