AFAT Investment Trading Associate

About The Role The Associate Financial Advice Team (AFAT) Investment Trading Associate serves as the primary trading resource for AFAT clients and is responsible for reviewing and executing investment transactions submitted through Thomson One. This role ensures the accurate and timely execution of equity, ETF, mutual fund, fixed income, and advisory program transactions while maintaining adherence to firm policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. This role will develop a strong understanding of the firm's advisory programs and proactively identify opportunities where associates may benefit from advisory solutions, helping support the team's mission of improving associates' long-term financial outcomes. This role works closely with internal team members, Operations, Compliance, and trading desks to support investment implementation and deliver an exceptional associate experience. The Impact You’ll Make Review trade requests for completeness, accuracy, and required documentation prior to executionExecute equity, ETF, mutual fund, fixed income, and advisory program transactions in client accountsIdentify, investigate, and resolve trade-related exceptions and discrepanciesMaintain a high level of accuracy while managing multiple trade requestsMaintain a thorough understanding of the firm's advisory platforms, managed account programs, and investment solutionsIdentify opportunities where associates may benefit from advisory services or other investment solutions and communicate those opportunitiesMay research available fixed income offerings and provide bond offer sheets, including U.S. Treasuries, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, agency securities, and certificates of deposit (CDs), to support associate investment decisionsMaintain accurate records of trade instructions, execution activity, and supporting documentationGenerate trading and workflow reports as neededPartner with Operations and Compliance to resolve trade issues and ensure adherence to regulatory requirementsMaintain knowledge of investment products, market activity, and trading proceduresAssist with testing, implementation, and enhancement of trading processesStay informed on market developments, investment products, and industry trendsIdentify opportunities to improve trading workflows, operational efficiencies, and the overall associate experienceSupport team initiatives, special projects, and process improvement effortsProvide backup support for other team functions as neededPerform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned What You’ll Bring To Baird Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 or 63 and 65 licenses requiredTwo or more years of experience in securities trading, brokerage operations, investment implementation, wealth management, or advisory servicesKnowledge of equity, ETF, mutual fund, fixed income, and advisory investment productsUnderstanding of brokerage and advisory account structures.Experience using Thomson One and other trading/order management systemsDemonstrated ability to identify investment solutions that align with associate needs and objectivesUnderstanding of securities trading, settlement, and brokerage operationsStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail