Senior Trading Specialist - RIA

We are seeking an experienced Senior 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.

• 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.

• Have direct reports
• Have increased responsibilities in training new Trading Specialists
• Assist the Senior Manager, Trading with projects as needed
• Contribute to internal meetings with other departments
• Have 2 years of trading experience

• 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

• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Certification

Not many teams can say that they support people’s dreams coming to life. We happen to do that every day. And as important as we know your career is, we recognize that there’s a whole lot more to life. To ensure that our employees can make the most of their time outside of working hours, we offer a competitive salary and for full-time roles, a benefits package including:

• Inclusive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
• Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
• 20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
• 401(k) savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
• Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and fostering.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending…