Trading Services Specialist

The Trading Services Specialist supports our advisors in their trading needs related to equities, options, mutual funds, UIT’s and precious metals. This role is responsible for buying and selling securities in brokerage and advisory accounts, including working with our third-party asset managers to trade their advisory models.

• Work directly with our advisors and their teams to support complex trading needs including order execution, cost-based related tasks, and correction of trade errors.
• Maintain best execution practices and standards when trading all products.
• Work closely with our Investment Management team to administer firm sponsored and advisor directed advisory models.
• Work directly with our third-party asset managers for trading and rebalancing approved models.
• Provide training and subject matter expertise for the firm’s model trading and rebalancing software, including Blaze and Pershing BTR.
• Collaborate with peers and other home-office teams on complex trade related matters, utilizing appropriate channels and resources, including ensuring full compliance with rules and regulations.
• Identify, communicate, and monitor discrepancies and workflow issues between the trading and accounting systems.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Energetic and results-driven, with desire to work in fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• Constant learner, with the ability to think quickly and work effectively with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and communicate information effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and/or with Firm specific applications (Salesforce, Zendesk, etc.).
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Proficient with trading technology; previous experience with Blaze, or Pershing BTR a plus.
• Possess a thorough understanding of SEC and FINRA trading rules and regulations.

• Minimum
  
  Education Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum Work Experience
  
  Required:
  
  At least two years of brokerage and investment advisory experience with at least one year of trading experience working with equities, mutual funds, ETFs, and options.

• Minimum Requirement:
  Series 7, Series 65 (or equivalent), and Series 57 (or equivalent) licenses.

This position requires the ability to work in a stationary position for several hours at a time and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally. Some filing is required. The work environment is an air-conditioned, smoke-free, office environment. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.

If you are interested in joining a different kind of firm that truly puts the interests of its advisors and clients first, you have come to the right place. Founded in 2008 and serving more than 300 advisors with over $50 billion in assets, Edwards has the scale our advisors expect and the ability to deliver the personal touch and concierge-level service our clients deserve.

We are a firm that values our legacy of family and colleagues and cherishes an environment where all succeed through collaborative support. To us, legacy is not only about the past - it is building an experience that prepares all of us, and our clients, for the future.

We invest in our team and recognize and appreciate the value of hard work. The rewards of the job are founded in the difference you will make in the lives of our clients and extend throughout a culture that inspires you to learn, grow, and be your best. Having fun is part of the firm’s mission statement.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, and paid time off.

Our client-first mission is grounded in the Golden Rule; when you join Benjamin

F. Edwards you are well cared for, and we welcome all applicants with the skills, experience, and enthusiasm to do a great job regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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F. Edwards is an Equal Opportunity Employer.