Trading Analyst

About Wealth Enhancement

Wealth Enhancement is an independent wealth management firm with an endless passion for enriching the lives of our clients. We continually seek to perfect our craft of personalized financial planning with our team-based Roundtable and UniFi processes that go far beyond the standard approach. We proudly provide unique financial plans and investment management services to over 90,000 households from our over 175 offices - and growing - nationwide.

Since 1997, Wealth Enhancement has tirelessly raised the standard of wealth management with specialized knowledge and more attentive service that helps every client craft their future. For more information, please visit .

Our Los Angeles, California team has an excellent opportunity for a Trading Analyst . This person is expected to define and manage the account trading process, focusing on efficiency and accuracy using Orion and Eclipse software and knowledge of securities trading. The Trading Analyst also contributes to the managed portfolios by monitoring the portfolios and current investments. We're looking for someone with a passion for trading and sees a long-term career doing this type of work.

This is a fully remote position. We're looking for someone available Monday-Friday from 6:30am-1:30pm pacific (9:30am-4:30pm eastern).

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $100,000.00 to $130,000.00 , exclusive of bonuses and benefits. This role is also eligible to participate in the discretionary team bonus plan. We encourage you to apply and provide us with your compensation expectations when you do. We’re big on open conversations, so, let’s have one.

Primary Job Functions

Trading & Account Management

- Complete trade requests, required minimum distributions (RMDs), withdrawals, and investment of new funds

- Process client model change requests by generating the across-the-board block trade orders required to affect the model changes

- Perform tax loss harvesting

- Maintain cash balances in client account

- Execute trades according to portfolio manager directives and in accordance with the firm’s best execution policies

- Coordinate between custodians, customer service team, and financial advisors

Reporting & Analysis

- Generate daily performance sheets

- Complete quarterly best execution report

- Create trade sheets for new and cash-added accounts

- Assist in quarterly performance presentation

Portfolio Maintenance

- Implement strategic portfolio adjustments in collaboration with portfolio managers and analysts

- Ensure security weightings align with model allocations

- Utilize pricing methodology for block trades

Team Support
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Education/Qualifications

- Series 65 license or Series 7 & Series 63 strongly preferred

- Bachelor’s degree preferred in finance, business, economics, or a related field (or equivalent as demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, and/or education)

- 3 + years of related work experience in the asset management or financial services industry

- Must have experience as a Trader or Trading Assistant for equity, mutual funds, and ETFs

- Moderate understanding of the securities market and trading fundamentals required

- Preferred software proficiency: Orion, Eclipse, Bloomberg, Salesforce. Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite

- Experience with Schwab and Fidelity’s trading platforms preferred

- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with keen attention to detail

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner

- Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and a proactive approach to problem-solving

- Commitment to high standards of ethical behavior and trustworthiness

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy

- Ability to work colla