Trading & Operations Associate

Trading and Operations Associate at Financial Life Advisors

San Antonio, TX

Company Overview:

Financial Life Advisors (FLA) provides our clients with exceptional experiences where they receive purposeful planning with guidance and resources needed to reach their life aspirations. We are a well-established, multi-advisor, fee-only financial planning firm located in central San Antonio.

We are looking for an analytical and data-driven (full-time) Trading and Operations Associate to join our growing team. You can learn more about our talented team here. If you have a passion for hard work, critical thinking, service, and life-long learning, please keep reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Position Overview:

The mission of the Trading and Operations Associate is to demonstrate their commitment to excellence through their accurate and efficient portfolio trading and daily operational activities as a key member of the operations team.

The Trading and Operations Associate is a full-time position. This person is eligible for excellent benefits including the Company 401(k) Plan with matching contributions and flexible PTO plan. This position requires candidates to reside within driving distance to San Antonio, TX for in-office work. Remote flexibility is available on a limited basis. Office hours are typically 8:30 – 5:30 CT, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities:

The key responsibility of the Trading and Operations Associate is to provide meticulous execution, documentation, and communication of back-office operations, portfolio trading, and associated activities. This person will support the objectives of our clients and the initiatives of our firm in delivering exceptional experiences with the highest level of enthusiasm, accuracy, confidentiality, and efficiency.

The Trading and Operations Associate will be energized, engaged, and a trusted partner to the team by:

· Supporting the Operations, Compliance, and Portfolio Trading functions of the firm

· Daily monitoring client accounts and rebalancing to prescribed tolerances in assigned EFT and mutual fund models

· Executing and documenting securities trading activities in a timely and efficient manner

· Implementing Asset Location and Tax Loss Harvesting trading strategies

· Collaborating with Financial Planners to implement Investment Policy Statements for each client

· Researching, preparing reports, and following instructions of the Investment Committee

· Entering and organizing tasks and coordinating with Team Members to prioritize and complete workflows in the company CRM

· Organizing and maintaining electronic operational filing systems and databases

· Entering and managing information in company data gathering tools

· Integrating and maintain data across the firm’s technology stack

· Preparing and gathering documentation for annual client tax planning

· Preparing and executing monthly client advisory fee billings

· Complying with guidelines of the SEC and firm

· Ensuring a safe and clean environment for clients and team members

· Performing other duties and special projects independently or in conjunction with FLA Team members

Proficiencies:

· Strong curiosity, attention to detail, data analytic skills, and knowledge of Excel advanced functions

· Demonstrates an affinity for gathering and organizing data and ensuring the accuracy of reporting

· Able to coordinate multiple projects at one time and prioritize tasks for each to ensure done with precision in a timely manner

· Demonstrates a powerful sense of urgency about getting work done and problem solving with a proactive, goal-oriented, collaborative approach

· Creates trusted relationships through quality and effective communication in written, oral, and presentation form

· Provides a superior level of discretion, demonstrates high ethical standards, compliance to regulations, and applies integrity through maintaining objectivity

· Technologically savvy and familiarity with advisor industry platforms

Requirements:

· Experience:

o Basic understanding of fundamentals and concepts of operations, compliance, portfolio construction, risk management, and Excel tools

o 2+ years of investment operations or trading related experience preferred.

· Location: Ability to reliably commute to office in San Antonio, TX 78232

· Education: CFP® Professional and/or CFA Charterholder/Candidate a plus

Physical: Ability to bend, reach, and lift boxes and office supplies up to 30 lbs