Investment & Trading Associate
The Investment & Trading Associate supports portfolio management and trading activities within a rapidly growing financial advisory firm managing $1.2 billion in assets. This role involves executing trades, monitoring portfolio drift, conducting investment research, and collaborating closely with portfolio managers and financial advisors to deliver comprehensive financial planning and exceptional client service. The position requires strong organizational skills, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive approach in a dynamic, team-oriented office environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Wealth Management & Financial Advisory.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
About the Role
Confidential Client is hiring an Investment & Trading Associate to support portfolio operations, model trading, and investment reporting for a growing wealth-management practice. This is a hands-on role working closely with the portfolio team and advisors to execute trades, monitor drift, support rebalancing, and help produce client-facing investment content. The role is primarily in-office in the central Ohio area with occasional flexibility after training.
Core Responsibilities
- Monitor portfolio drift and run weekly screens for excess cash
- Execute trades for cash raises, model changes, drift management, and large rebalances
- Manage trading and models for annuity assets with multiple carriers
- Support research on mutual funds, ETFs, and private fund allocations
- Complete advisor service requests and keep detailed notes in Salesforce CRM
- Coordinate with advisors on client communications related to trade activity
- Develop internal and external investment commentary and client materials
- Support investment webinars, newsletters, and reporting
- Verify accuracy of data feeds between custodians and portfolio systems
- Perform additional investment operations duties as assigned
What Will Help You Succeed
- High integrity, sound judgment, and a bias to over-deliver
- Impeccable follow-through, strong organization, and attention to detail
- Self-directed, proactive approach in a fast-moving environment
- Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning
- Technology fluency and ability to learn trading & reporting systems quickly
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to take ownership
- Interest in comprehensive financial planning and serving entrepreneurial clients
- Comfortable working primarily in-person with an energetic team (office dogs included)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably finance, economics, or accounting)
- At least 1 year of financial services experience (including internships); public-market investing experience preferred
- Must reside in central Ohio and be available to work in person most of the time
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, time management, critical thinking, and ability to work independently
Preferred Experience
- FINRA licenses (Series 6, 7, 65) or progress toward CFA/CFP/CAIA
- Experience with Schwab, Fidelity, or similar custodians
- Experience with Tamarac, Orion, or comparable portfolio management software
- Experience using AI as an investment research tool
- Two or more years working in an office environment
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: $80,000 to $110,000 per year, based on experience and credentials.
- Flexible work environment and schedule for work-life harmony
- Employer-paid employee health insurance premiums and 50% of dependent premiums
- Optional dental and vision plans; Health Savings Account access
- Employer-paid long-term disability after one year
- At least 18 days paid time off plus 10 paid holidays (including long holiday weekends)
- 401(k) with immediate enrollment and 5% match/profit-sharing contribution after one year
- Paid parental leave and paid training for industry licenses
- Incentive bonus eligibility after 12 months (starting at 4% of pay)
- Frequent team lunches and a collaborative office culture
Culture & Values
Confidential Client emphasizes humility, excellence, and drive. The team is client-service centered, entrepreneurial, collaborative, and fun—focused on simplifying clients’ lives through comprehensive financial planning and tax + investment integration.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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