Trading Manager

Falcon Wealth Planning, Inc.•Ontario, CA

52d

About The Position

Falcon Wealth Planning is seeking a strategic and hands-on Trading Manager to lead and oversee all portfolio trading operations. This role is responsible for managing daily trade execution, supervising and developing traders, overseeing rebalancing strategy, and partnering closely with executive leadership to ensure alignment between investment strategy and operational execution. The Trading Manager plays a key leadership role in maintaining portfolio integrity, optimizing execution quality, managing risk controls, and driving operational excellence consistent with our fiduciary duty.

Requirements

7+ years of trading experience within an RIA or institutional environment
Prior experience managing or leading trading professionals
Strong understanding of portfolio construction, asset allocation, and tax-efficient trading
Experience with custodians (Schwab, Fidelity, etc.) and rebalancing platforms
Deep knowledge of fiduciary standards and regulatory requirements
Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills
Ability to operate both strategically and tactically

Responsibilities

Directly manage, mentor, and develop the trading team
Establish clear performance expectations and accountability standards for traders
Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and ongoing development
Build scalable processes as the firm grows
Ensure consistent oversight and quality control across all trading activity
Oversee daily trade execution across all client portfolios
Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant implementation of investment models
Monitor market conditions and execution quality to support best execution practices
Review and approve complex or high-impact trades
Maintain oversight of cash management and portfolio transitions
Lead firm-wide rebalancing processes and model implementation
Ensure efficient and tax-aware rebalancing across accounts
Evaluate and improve rebalancing software and systems
Collaborate with advisors to implement strategy shifts and model updates
Oversee large inflows/outflows and allocation changes
Partner with executive leadership on investment strategy implementation
Provide insights on trading capacity, risk exposure, and operational scalability
Participate in strategic discussions regarding portfolio construction and growth initiatives
Support leadership with reporting on trading metrics, efficiency, and execution quality
Ensure all trading activity aligns with fiduciary standards and regulatory requirements
Maintain strong internal controls and documentation
Oversee trade error review and corrective procedures
Coordinate with compliance and custodians as needed
Identify and implement automation opportunities
Improve workflows to increase efficiency and reduce risk
Establish KPIs for trading accuracy, timeliness, and operational performance
Drive continuous improvement within trading operations