Trading Operations Specialist

About Altruist

Altruist is a fast growing fintech company that's transforming the financial advice industry. Our mission is to make financial advice better, more affordable, and accessible to everyone. We're a modern custodian built exclusively for registered investment advisors (RIAs). As we disrupt legacy custodians and revolutionize the $100T RIA market, we're seeking exceptional individuals to join our team. If you embody our core values of kindness, brilliance, and grit, and are passionate about making a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!

About the position: Altruist is entering an exciting phase, and we're looking for a Trading Operations Specialist to join our Trading & Execution Services team. The Trading Operations Specialist will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the trading desk, coordinating activities, and ensuring efficient execution of trades while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

What you'll do:

• Work directly with a team of trading operations specialists, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure team success and adherence to established procedures

• Coordinate trading activities, including trade execution, and reporting to ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions

Monitor trade flows, troubleshoot issues, and escalate unresolved issues to management or relevant stakeholders as needed

• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Advisor Services and other internal teams to facilitate smooth execution of trades and resolve any operational issues or discrepancies

Develop and implement process improvements, automation initiatives and best practices to enhance efficiency, reliability, and scalability of trading operations

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards, and participate in audits and regulatory examinations as necessary

• Stay informed about market developments, industry trends, and regulatory changes affecting trading operations, and communicate relevant information to team members and stakeholders

What you'll bring:

• Series 7 and 63 License

• Bachelor's degree - preference for finance, business, accounting, or a related field

• Proven experience (3+ years) in trading operations or a related role, with a strong understanding of financial markets, trading processes, and back-office operations

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to identify issues, evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Proficiency in trading systems, order management systems, and Excel

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Fixed Income trading

• Experience with Bloomberg terminal or other financial software

Dallas, TX salary range

$79,000-$107,000 USD

Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock options

• Premium Healthcare, Dental, and Vision insurance plans

• Generous paid parental leave

• 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions

• Flexible paid time off

Total compensation includes a competitive benefits package along with equity in the form of Stock Options (ISOs). A salary offer will be determined by a number of factors including experience, skill level, internal pay equity, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. We review all employee pay and compensation programs regularly to ensure fair, equitable, and competitive pay. At Altruist, we are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation by leveraging market data to inform our pay bands. Base salaries will be reviewed at regular intervals throughout the year, typically in conjunction with performance review cycles. By evaluating compensation on a regular basis, we are able to reward high performance and ensure all employees have opportunities for growth.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Altruist we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.