Trading Specialist II

Encino Building #2, 5707 Southwest Parkway, Austin, Texas, United States of America • Austin, TX, USA Job Description Posted Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM Kestra Financial is a wealth management platform dedicated to empowering independent financial professionals—including traditional and hybrid RIAs—to grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client service. We combine advanced business management technology with personalized consulting to provide unmatched scale, efficiency, and support. Our advisor-focused culture is built on innovation and advocacy, enabling advisors to offer comprehensive securities and investment advisory solutions to their clients Lead with Purpose. Partner with Impact. Kestra Financial is seeking a dynamic and motivated Trading Specialist II to join our Trading Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting our Financial Professionals by helping them with any trade related, operational needs while mitigating firm and client risk. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, has a service mindset, and understands how the markets work. The ideal candidate is eager to contribute to our mission of Powering Financial Independence by having a serve, make it happen, and one team mentality. What you’ll Do: Comply with all regulatory rules, written desktop procedures/standard operating procedures and company policies. Communicate effectively with the Kestra Financial Professionals and with internal staff. Assist external and internal partners with complex transactions, correcting trade breaks, trade corrections, and research/inquiries needed to service our Financial Professionals. Identify opportunities for improvement and work with management on implementing changes. Maintain accurate daily trade logs and blotters for timely supervisor review. Maintain daily, weekly and monthly stats as related to your daily functions and submit to the department director weekly and/or monthly. Review trade related reports and process/follow-up on items requiring attention. Monitor and/or process Financial Professional requests related to trades, corrections, Alternative Investments, and Securities backed lending in timely manner. Independently handle complex AI issues. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of our fixed income, securities backed lending, and other trade related revenue generating offerings and processes. Monitor and process Review and Release, Wealthscape Service Center, specialized and complex trades, and trade corrections. Assist with quarterly status meetings on trade reporting statistics including actions taken to remedy reporting issues. Assist other positions within the department. Other responsibilities as assigned. Commitment to culture requires a demonstration of professionalism, accountability, customer/client focus, and teamwork. What You Bring : High School Graduate required College degree strongly preferred 2+ years equivalent industry related experience strongly preferred Must be able to perform duties accurately and timely Must demonstrate corporate mission statement and advisor first culture Must be proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Must have basic knowledge of Power Point Must be able to read, analyze and reconcile trading reports Must become proficient with the use of clearing firm, vendor(s) and internal programs and software within 30 days of hire including but not limited to Salesforce Must possess good analytical skills, problem solving skills and good communication skills, both verbal and written Must have good attention to detail May be required to work overtime, as necessary Certifications: Must hold the Series 7, 63 (or 66) licenses Must obtain the Series 53, 4 and/or 24 licenses within 6 months of request from management Internal Application Policy: Internal applicants must be in good standing and have a minimum of 1 year of service with Kestra. Internal applicants must also have a minimum of 1 year service in current role unless approved by EVP. Benefits to support you: Competitive pay and benefits with a large employer (over 1600 employees nationwide) 401(k), health insurance, and a competitive benefits package Work in a supportive, collaborative environment committed to professional excellence Help clients navigate meaningful financial decisions with confidence Opportunities for training, development, and long-term growth within the firm Kestra Values: Our Mission is Powering Financial Independence, enabling the growth and success of investing clients and the advisors who serve them. We do that by living our values: Serve, Make it Happen, and One team. Lead with purpose. Apply now and help shape the future of Kestra. Disclosure You acknowledge that if hired, Kestra Financial, Inc. may, obtain and use background information concerning your credit, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, work habits, performance and experience for evaluation for your potential employment. It is the policy of Kestra Financial to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Kestra Financial prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. Encino Building #2, 5707 Southwest Parkway, Austin, Texas, United States of America, #J-18808-Ljbffr Kestra PWS