Trading Associate

Compound Planning, Inc.

1d•Remote

About The Position

Compound Planning is an AI-enabled digital family office managing over $5B in assets added since 2022. We serve entrepreneurs, professionals, and retirees through a combination of personalized financial advisory and proprietary technology. Our team includes advisors, tax professionals, investment specialists, product designers, engineers, and operators working together to build the financial institution of the future. The Trading Associate plays a critical role on Compound’s Trade Desk, supporting portfolio implementation across client accounts. This person will help execute trades, manage portfolio allocations, and ensure efficient implementation of the firm’s investment strategies. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of experience trading within an RIA or wealth management environment, and brings strong familiarity with Orion Advisor Technology, with a focus on Eclipse & sleeve-based trading. As a fast-growing firm, priorities can shift quickly. This role requires someone who is detail-oriented, operationally strong, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and speed both matter. This position is 100% remote.

Requirements

Series 65 or Series 66
2–4 years of trading experience at an RIA, wealth management firm, broker-dealer, or investment firm
Experience using Orion Eclipse
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or related field
Experience with Fidelity and Schwab custodial platforms
Knowledge of sleeve-based trading and model portfolio construction
Experience trading equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds, and options in managed accounts
Experience with tax-efficient portfolio rebalancing
Familiarity with Salesforce
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfort working in a high-growth, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Execute trades across equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds, and options with accuracy and efficiency
Implement and rebalance portfolios within a sleeve-based structure
Maintain and trade model portfolios across client accounts
Use Orion Advisor Technology (Eclipse) to execute trades, rebalance portfolios, and monitor drift
Monitor portfolio cash balances, trade settlements, and cash movements to ensure liquidity needs are met
Perform daily reconciliation of prior-day trades to confirm completeness and accuracy
Identify accounts requiring action (new cash, new assets, out-of-tolerance positions, or cash raise requests)
Maintain and update custodial restrictions across trading systems
Collaborate with investment, advisory, and operations teams to ensure smooth portfolio implementation
Identify opportunities to improve trading workflows through automation, process improvements, and technology
Assist advisors and client service teams with Trade Desk questions and procedures