This position will oversee all areas of the Trading Department. Managing, monitoring, and reporting for the Trading department, maintaining the accuracy and ongoing functionality of Firm managed model rebalancing methodologies, partnering with Investment Management to implement new initiatives, supporting the Department related needs of all Financial Planning Teams and internal stakeholders and manage the relationship with our custodial trade desk.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and develop a team of Trading Specialist and Analysts
- Develop ongoing strategic priorities for Trade Desk. Maintain alignment with the goals and needs of Client Operations, Investment Management, the Planning Team Organization and overall business objectives
- Design, implement, and maintain trade/rebalance methodology and model allocations in Trade Management system.
- Build positive relationships with internal customers; develop rapport withteams in different functional areas across the organization to provide high quality service
- Build an environment that cultivates teamwork, open communication, shared problem resolution and a strong sense of urgency to resolve client issues
- Innovate, implement new ideas, and share feedback based on experience to introduce new efficiencies to existing business processes
- Monitor all Department input channels. Evaluate their trends and determine opportunities for improvement
- Create and maintain policies and procedures and metrics for the Department and key stakeholders
PROBLEM SOLVING/JUDGEMENT
- Must be comfortable applying sound judgment towards independent decision making
- The individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully
- The position requires a high degree of analytical thinking and problem-solving. Must be able to troubleshoot and resolve issues of quantitative, qualitative, and structural variety
- Position requires high level of responsibility regarding confidential information; must maintain confidentiality and adherence to company policy regarding confidential information at all times
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, or equivalent in work experience; prefer previous experience in financial services retirement industry
- Minimum 5 years financial services industry experience specifically in a broker/dealer or registered investment advisor environment required
- Prior team management experience with strong interpersonal management skills
- In-depth understanding of finance, financial markets, and investments
- Strong customer service and communication skills; ability to collaborate with internal clients and external business partners
- Must be highly detail-oriented, possess excellent organizational skills and documentation methodologies
- Proven experience in Trading, Order Management and Execution
- Requires effective oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, as necessary to work effectively with staff at all levels
- High degree of computer literacy required. Comfortable in technology and data driven environments
- Adaptability - the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and can successfully navigate through periods of frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- Ability to be an active team participant is essential
Additional Criteria
- Passion for client services and client satisfaction with a knack for effective problem solving
- Detail oriented and the ability to prioritize issues for appropriate escalation
- Ability to create a positive and dynamic team atmosphere while motivating others
- Ability to influence at all levels of management both internally and externally