Facet

Senior Trading Operations Specialist

Facet • $85K — $115K *
West Palm Beach, FL 33411In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in trading operations or financial services
  • Experience with trade rebalancing software and Order Management Systems
  • Strong knowledge of trading operations and securities regulations
  • Advanced analytical skills, especially in Excel
  • Strong interpersonal skills for cross-department collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Execute and monitor daily trading operations and model adjustments
  • Design and implement new operational processes for efficiency
  • Serve as the primary point for complex trading-related issues
  • Collaborate with financial planners and tech teams on trade workflows
  • Maintain procedural documentation and assist in onboarding new specialists
  • Lead operational projects within the trading and investment team

Benefits

  • Equity (ISO) for all employees to align with the company's mission
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance and paid parental leave
  • Reimbursement for certification and wellness programs
  • Remote work flexibility across the US
Full Job Description
Facet is a fast-growing financial services company that is looking for a Trading Operations Specialist to join its team. This position involves managing and executing trading operations to support the company's investment strategies. Facet is built on the belief that everyone deserves access to financial advice, and the company takes a human-centered approach to financial planning. By providing exceptional talent and innovative technology, Facet is committed to breaking down the barriers that keep underserved people from accessing financial advice. The Trading Operations Specialist is a crucial part of the team that brings Facet's services to millions of Americans.

Key Responsibilities
  • Trade Operations & Strategy Execution: Execute and monitor daily trading operations, model adjustments, tax-loss harvesting, and firm-wide rebalancings.
  • Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization: Assist in designing, testing, and implementing new operational processes and software enhancements to improve efficiency.
  • Escalation & Complex Resolution: Serve as the primary escalation point for complex trading-related issues, account reconciliations, cost basis adjustments, and advanced money movement requests.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with financial planners, custodians, and internal tech teams to support product rollouts and trade workflow integrations.
  • Documentation & Peer Support: Maintain procedural documentation, assist in onboarding new specialists, and provide guidance to operational team members.
  • Special Projects: Lead targeted operational projects across the trading and investment operations organization.

Requirements
  • 3-5 years of experience in trading operations, portfolio accounting, or financial services operations.
  • Demonstrated experience using trade rebalancing software, Order Management Systems, and various custodian platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of trading operations, securities regulations, cost basis,tax forms, and IRA transaction rules.
  • Advanced analytical skills with strong proficiency in Excel and financial management tools.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to handle complex cross-departmental queries and member escalations.


Preferred:
  • Experience with trading and allocating separately managed accounts (SMA) and/or unified managed accounts (UMAs).
  • Extensive knowledge and experience working with portfolio rebalancing software such as Orion Eclipse, Envestnet, or Addepar.
  • Experience with sleeved trading practices, including the oversight and reconciliation of multiple sleeves within a portfolio.
  • Deep understanding of direct indexing strategies, tax-loss harvesting, and large-scale ETF trading across multiple custodians.

Benefits
  • $85,000 - $115,000 base salary: Determined by experience, knowledge, and skills.
  • Equity (ISO): It is important to us that all employees are shareholders in our mission.
  • Flexible PTO
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, short/long-term disability (paid by Facet), life insurance, and paid parental leave.
  • Certification and wellness reimbursement programs
  • Work from anywhere in the US


About Facet

Facet is a technology company that provides a platform for wealth management advisors. The company's platform offers a range of tools and services to help advisors manage their clients' investments, including portfolio management, trading, and reporting. Facet was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York City.
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Size
51 employees
Industry
Information Technology
* Ladders Estimates

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