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Trading Analyst

Wealth Enhancement Group
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

About Wealth Enhancement Group

Wealth Enhancement is an independent wealth management firm with an endless passion for enriching the lives of our clients. We continually seek to perfect our craft of personalized financial planning with our team-based Roundtable and UniFi processes that go far beyond the standard approach. We proudly provide unique financial plans and investment management services to over 61,000 households from our over 100 offices - and growing - nationwide.

Since 1997, Wealth Enhancement has tirelessly raised the standard of wealth management with specialized knowledge and more attentive service that helps every client craft their future. For more information, please visit www.wealthenhancement.com.

Our Oakwood, California team has an excellent opportunity for a Trading Analyst. This person is expected to define and manage the account trading process, focusing on efficiency and accuracy using Orion and Eclipse software and knowledge of securities trading. The Trading Analyst also contributes to the managed portfolios by monitoring the portfolios and current investments.

The salary target for this role is $90,000 - $110,000 depending on experience.

We select our initial compensation target using national compensation survey data. When we make an offer, we then factor in things like tenure, performance, and geographic location to come up with the most accurate numbers. We encourage you to apply and provide us with your compensation expectations when you do. We're big on open conversations, so, let's have one.

Primary Job Functions

Trading & Account Management

  • Complete trade requests, required minimum distributions (RMDs), withdrawals, and investment of new funds.
  • Process client model change requests by generating the across-the-board block trade orders required to affect the model changes
  • Perform tax loss harvesting
  • Maintain cash balances in client accounts.
  • Execute trades according to portfolio manager directives and in accordance with the firm's best execution policies.
  • Coordinate between custodians, customer service team, and financial advisors.

Reporting & Analysis

  • Generate daily performance sheets.
  • Complete quarterly best execution report
  • Create trade sheets for new and cash-added accounts.
  • Assist in quarterly performance presentation.
  • Portfolio Maintenance

  • Implement strategic portfolio adjustments in collaboration with portfolio managers and analysts.
  • Ensure security weightings align with model allocations.
  • Utilize pricing methodology for block trades.
  • Team Support

  • Ability to work Collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Education / Qualifications

  • Must have Series 65 license or Series 7 & Series 63.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred in finance, business, economics, or a related field.
  • 3 years of related work experience in the Asset Management or Financial Service Industry.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a keen attention to detail
  • Must have experience as a Trader or Trading Assistant for equity, mutual funds and ETFs
  • Software Proficiency : Orion, Eclipse, Bloomberg, Salesforce. Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience with Schwab and Fidelity's trading platforms.
  • Moderate understanding of the securities market and trading fundamentals.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Commits to high standards of ethical behavior; demonstrates trustworthiness.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with portfolio managers and analysts.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate with team members.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Offerings

    Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful : health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work / life harmony. You may participate in the following benefits & development opportunities :

  • Training and professional development
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • 401k - with match and profit sharing
  • Health care spending and savings accounts
  • Dependent care and transit spending accounts
  • Wellness programs and resources
  • Life and AD&D insurance - employer paid and voluntary options
  • Short-term and long-term disability - employer paid
  • Employee assistance plan
  • Accident and critical illness
  • Pet insurance
  • Identity theft
  • Paid Time Off
  • 12 paid holidays each year
  • Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Should you need reasonable accommodation when completing the application form or during the selection process, contact the Human Resources Department at 763-417-1700

    Information provided on this application will be kept confidential and only be shared with those involved in the selection process.

    Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. This organization participates in E-Verify.

    Click the following link to view Federal and E-Verify posters : Link

    OSHA Requirements : This position requires the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, file documents in high or low cabinets, to use the telephone and to use the computer systems.

    Salary : $90,000 - $110,000

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