Equity Options Trader

LPL Financial•Tempe, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Joining our team as an Equity Trader will allow you to provide trading support to our financial advisors by offering an extraordinary quality service experience. Our trading team’s main priority is to create a reliable support system for our clients so they can easily grow their practice. Being flexible and adaptable to competing priorities will be key success factors for this position. As an Equity Trader you will work in a call center environment taking inbound calls from Financial Advisors, their assistants, and their clients. Traders will also make outbound calls to Advisors regarding trades and trade corrections. Traders must be able to understand multiple products and the risks, fees, and differences between the products. Traders must also understand and be able to explain the regulatory requirements and LPL Financial policies that govern the products we support and ensure compliance with product guidelines, LPL Financial policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

FINRA Series 7 & 63 or 66 licenses required
Knowledge of equity and option markets
Thorough knowledge of market place rules and regulations
Demonstrated high degree of accuracy and attention to details
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to listen and communicate in a clear and concise manner
Must be able to work productively in both a small and large group setting

Nice To Haves

FINRA Series 57 license preferred or obtained within 90 days
2+ years trading desk experience preferred
Series 4 license preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Assist financial advisors, money managers, and retail clients with order placement and trade inquiries
Assist in resolving trade and settlement issues by working with the market centers and exchanges
Handle a high volume of inbound trading and service related calls