Investment Trader

Integrity•Urbandale, IA

121d

About The Position

This position will play a crucial role in executing trades, managing Integrity Wealth’s proprietary investment lineup and optimizing the investment with various securities. The Advisory Trader requires strong analytical skills and market knowledge, with a solid foundation in financial concepts, risk management and financial software. Executing transactions for Integrity’s Wealth Solutions lineup and strategies across a broad spectrum of strategies including, Fixed Income, Equities, ETFs, Mutual Funds, and Options through electronic trading networks and various platforms. The role entails a high level of decision-making authority in overall trading, strategy development and portfolio structuring.

Requirements

Must display Core Values
Advanced technical knowledge and advanced understanding of broker-dealer and RIA business processes
Strong attention to detail
Product knowledge in managed accounts, securities, and trading systems
Strong conceptual skills with an ability to deliver big ideas that drive results
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
2-3 years of financial services experience in a trading, operations, or client support role.
1 year experience with trading equities, fixed income and bonds, structured products and various other electronically traded securities.
Four-year college or university degree in Finance, Economics or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licensing: FINRA Series 7.
Series 65/66 required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the portfolio management team to assist in model changes and implementation.
Research market trends, current investment conditions and governing regulations.
Maintain daily oversight of the Integrity Wealth internal and sub-advised investment portfolio offerings.
Duties include reviewing all newly opened and funded accounts through Schwab, Fidelity, and Pershing.
Process all daily account rebalances and portfolio rebalances as needed utilizing firm trading software.
Overseeing and executing buy and sell orders for various securities, including stocks, bonds and derivatives.
Process post-execution recon and handle the operation/administrative duties associated with trades needing attention.
Responsibility to facilitate any trade error corrections and identify the proper teams of any follow up items.
Communicate with various team members and stakeholders regarding investment strategies and portfolio performance.
Work with the Compliance Department as needed to address regulatory concerns or improper sales practices.
Other duties as assigned.