Trading Associate

Perigon Wealth Management is a fast-growing, advisor-led Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) serving clients across the U.S. The firm employs over a hundred and fifty associates across 20+ office locations and has client assets under management (AUM) exceeding $11 billion. We operate with the belief that growth happens through meaningful relationships, thoughtful planning, and an experience that feels personal, not transactional.

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.
• Assists with the development and documentation of the Trading team’s policies and procedures.
• Regular participation in the Trading team’s process revamps, automations and efficiency improvements.
• Participates as needed in special projects to support the Trading team’s goals and initiatives.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in trading.
• Orion trading experience preferred.
• Analytical skills and ability to use Excel to handle large datasets.
• Hands-on support and attention to detail.
• Proactivity, efficiency, and intellectual curiosity around investments.
• Strong prioritization skills.
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Bachelor's degree required (preferably in Economics or Finance).
• Series 65 preferred.

Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.