Trading Associate

Position Summary

The Trading Associate will provide trading, rebalancing, and investment management services to the Wealth Management Services team. This position will work closely with a trading team located in Louisville KY.

Primary Responsibilities

• As a Trading Associate you would provide investment advisory support and work as a team to: Ensure client portfolios are within assigned investment policy
• Curate and execute trades as directed and according to investment allocations
• Perform reconciliation / maintenance of systems and trades
• Utilize an existing software platform to perform ongoing analysis and rebalancing of household accounts as well as individual taxable, tax-deferred, and non-taxable client portfolios
• Communicate clearly with Advisors on trading related topics and processes
• Support the Investment Committee and Investment Office in the provision of investment advice to clients’ performance reporting, data collection and analysis, data visualization, and special projects. Act as a back-up for other investment colleagues in ways such as providing research support and due diligence of managers and investment allocations Ideal Candidate Profile Bachelor’s degree is required and preference for candidates with further education or work toward appropriate certification 0-3 years’ relevant investment experience; experience investing for high-net-worth clients preferred
• General knowledge of investment products, asset location, and portfolio construction for taxable investors RedBlack and/or
• Eclipse system trading experience with a proven capability to learn and manage software tools for trading and analysis
• Proven ability to communicate with colleagues
• High attention to detail and thoroughness to alleviate trading errors. Experience processing and performing reconnaissance on large amounts of data a plus
• Client first attitude demonstrating patience and poise
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting deadlines and priorities
• Ability to wear multiple hats, to apply skills to different areas of the business, and to adapt to changing conditions and needs Organized, self-directed, and ability to multitask
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Unafraid to own up to mistakes and ardently work to improve systems to avoid future problems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - expert
• Excel user preferred; light programming skills a plus Compensation Range: $60,000-$70,000 Why Cerity Partners: Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Below is a glimpse of the key elements of our total rewards package: Health, dental, and vision insurance – day 1! 401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match Flexible PTO policy Parental Leave Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations
• Opportunity to give back time to local communities
• Commuter benefits Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to careers@ceritypartners.com. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Ultimately, outstanding service is about people and relationships. Our people are the nucleus of Cerity Partners. You bring unique expertise, commitment, and knowledge to the firm. By working together, we achieve our mission to positively impact the financial well-being of our clients, colleagues, and communities. Our services span wealth management, tax, trust, and family office, as well as workplace solutions, retirement plan consulting, corporate venture capital, institutional consulting, and outsourced investment office (OCIO) solutions. That breadth means career paths across many disciplines. Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition Team and we'll be in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match for your skill set. Cerity Partners is one of the nation’s leading independent financial firms. We serve high-net-worth individuals and their families, businesses and their employees, and institutions and nonprofit organizations from our offices across the country. At Cerity Partners, we believe in the long view. We work with clients who appreciate our comprehensive and sustained approach. We don’t just look for short-term gains, we seek long-term growth. We have the same approach to our people. We look for experienced and credentialed colleagues across every discipline who can keep pace with us. We manage over $190 billion in assets for our clients, and we are routinely recognized as a Top RIA Firm by Barron’s Advisor, Newsweek, USA Today, and more. The driving factor of our accelerated growth is our people. Located throughout the U.S., our teams consist of specialists who are helpful, knowledgeable, sincere, and have the perseverance and capability to go the extra mile for our clients. We consider our firm a community that works together to serve one common goal: finding diverse solutions to suit diverse financial needs.