Investment Trader

Integrity Marketing Group • Urbandale, IA

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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

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.
• Review 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.
• Oversee and execute 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Benefits that make work more fun and give you and your family peace of mind.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees