Trading Associate

Summary

Join Compound Planning, a high-growth digital family office, as a Trading Associate and play an integral role in the Trade Desk. This remote position requires 5-7 years of trading experience and proficiency in Orion Advisor Technology. You will execute trades, manage portfolios, construct model portfolios, and ensure efficient investment strategy implementation. The role demands strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Compensation starts at $90,000+ in high-cost regions, adjusted based on location and experience. Compound Planning offers a supportive work culture focused on maximizing employee effectiveness.

Requirements

• Series 65 or Series 66
• 5-7 years of trading experience at an investment firm, RIA, wealth management firm, Trade Desk, or Broker / Dealer
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent work / military experience)
• Strong knowledge of sleeve-based trading and model portfolio construction
• Experience trading equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds, and options within managed accounts
• Ability to analyze portfolio drift, rebalance strategies, and tax-efficient trading
• Analytical mindset and detail-oriented
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Proven competency in investment portfolio management skills, familiarity with industry terminology and trading concepts, knowledge of different account types
• Agile, comfortable with change, excited to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Execute equity, fixed income, ETF, and option trades across client accounts with precision and efficiency
• Manage and rebalance portfolios within a sleeve-based structure, ensuring alignment with client objectives
• Construct, maintain, and trade model portfolios, optimizing allocation strategies
• Utilize Orion Advisor Technology (including Eclipse and Astro) for trading, rebalancing, and portfolio drift management
• Monitor portfolio cash balances, trade settlements, and cash movements to maintain liquidity needs
• Work closely with investment, operations, and advisory teams to ensure seamless portfolio management and trade execution
• Identify and implement efficiencies in portfolio construction, management, and trade workflows, leveraging technology and automation where possible
• Reconcile daily the previous day’s trades for completeness and accuracy
• Daily reporting to locate and research actions that require trades (i.e., new cash, new assets, out-of-tolerance positions, cash raise requests, etc.)
• Monitor daily all custodial restrictions and make the necessary updates across platforms
• Assist with market research as it pertains to the firm’s models and their underlying securities
• Help Advisors & Client Service Associates with questions regarding the Trade Desk and our policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Fidelity and Schwab custodial platforms
• Proficiency with Orion Technology (Eclipse, Astro) experience
• Previous experience with Salesforce

Benefits

• Base cash compensation for this role starts at $90,000 for candidates in high-cost regions , with adjustments based on location and experience
• High-Cost Regions (e.g., NYC, SF, Seattle, Boston, LA): $90,000+
• Mid-Cost Regions (e.g., Chicago, Denver, Austin, Miami): $80,000+
• Low-Cost Regions (e.g., most of the Midwest, South, and smaller metro areas): $70,000+
• Remote role