POSITION OVERVIEW
The Trading Associate at Perigon Wealth will perform day-to-day trading functions for Advisors
that use the PWM centralized trading team.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
? 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
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
? 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
? Attention to detail
? Proactivity/Efficiency skills
? Intellectual curiosity around investments
? Prioritization skills
? Self-motivated and able to thrive in a dynamic environment
? Bachelor's degree required (preferably in Economics or Finance)
? Series 65 preferred
Physical Demands and 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. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
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.
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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