Trade Operations

Wilshire Advisors LLC•Santa Monica, CA

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilshire is looking for an Associate/Sr. Associate to join our Trade Operations team. This is a central group that supports the trading needs of multiple business platforms. You will focus on all parts of the trade life cycle including order set up, execution, settlement, pre and post check compliance, and reconciliation. You will be tasked with the operation, maintenance and development of our trading technologies including the order management system, proprietary trading models, and third-party systems. This is a highly visible team that contributes to important, time‑sensitive work while valuing collaboration, communication, and mutual support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or relevant field of study
4-6 years of industry experience; trading or trade operations capacity highly preferred
Familiarity with trade order management or fund accounting systems preferred
Familiarity with Bloomberg, Eze OMS, Morning Star and industry relevant systems preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills; ability to write macros preferred
Knowledge of cash, equity and fixed income asset classes; derivatives preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong quantitative and analytical skills; experience with security valuation modeling preferred
Positive attitude and motivation, good organization, punctuality and attention to detail
Team player with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast paced environment
Entrepreneurial spirit