Trading Associate

United States
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Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Perigon Wealth Management is a rapidly growing independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) based in San Francisco, CA. We manage approximately $9 billion in client assets as a fee-only fiduciary. In addition to our headquarters in San Francisco, we have offices nationwide including Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Delaware, Georgia, Florida, and Michigan with plans for significant near-term growth and expansion into new markets.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Trading Associate at Perigon Wealth will perform day-to-day trading functions for Advisors that use the PWM centralized trading team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs the daily portfolio management functions including preparing, reviewing, submitting and next day reconciliation of trade requests.
  • Maintains trading related system settings and reports in Orion Trading.
  • Maintains firm-level and advisor-level models in Orion
  • Provides ongoing portfolio review reports (e.g. weekly cash review, quarterly rebalancing and tax loss harvesting reviews) to Advisor teams.Performs monthly review of separate account manager cash balances.
  • Assists with the development and documentation of the Trading team’s policies and procedures.
  • Regular participation in Trading team’s process revamps, automations and efficiency improvements.
  • Participates as needed in special projects to support the Trading team’s goals and initiatives

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

  • 2-4 years of experience in investment
  • Analytical skills
  • Hands on support
  • Attention to detail
  • Proactivity/Efficiency skills
  • Intellectual Curiosity around investments
  • Prioritization skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Bachelor's degree required (preferably in Economics or Finance)
  • Series 65 preferred

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have experience with Orion ?

Work Location: Remote