Trading Associate

Position Summary: The Trading Associate will join Cerity Partners’ centralized Albany trading group, providing trading, rebalancing, and investment management support across the practice’s advisor base. While this position does not directly interface with clients, all trading activity carries fiduciary obligation, and the associate is expected to service clients’ interests in the best manner possible through the quality and accuracy of their work. Primary Responsibilities Ensure client portfolios are within assigned investment policy Curate and execute trades — including block trades processed through Eclipse — according to investment allocations, with a strong emphasis on best execution and allocation compliance Perform reconciliation and maintenance of systems and trades Utilize Eclipse to perform ongoing analysis and rebalancing of household accounts as well as individual taxable, tax-deferred, and non-taxable client portfolios Apply tax lot methodology to support tax-efficient trade execution (familiarity a plus, not required) Communicate clearly with advisors on trading-related topics and processes Support the Investment Committee in data collection and analysis, data visualization, and special projects. Act as a back-up for other investment colleagues including providing research support and due diligence on managers and investment allocations Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Candidates with fewer than 12 months of relevant industry experience must hold a degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; for candidates with more experience, a related degree is preferred but not required 0–3 years' relevant investment experience General knowledge of investment products, asset allocation, and portfolio construction across taxable, tax-deferred, and non-taxable accounts Demonstrated ability to learn and manage software tools for trading and analysis High attention to detail and thoroughness to help minimize trading errors, paired with good written and verbal communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting deadlines and priorities Adaptable and self-directed — able to multitask, wear multiple hats, and shift priorities as business needs change Proficiency in Microsoft Office — expert Excel user preferred; light programming skills a plus Preferred Qualifications: Pursuit of further education or professional certification (e.g., securities licensing, CFA, or related credentials) Experience investing for high-net-worth clients Prior experience on a trading desk or in a high-volume trading environment; prior exposure to prime brokerage relationships Familiarity with Eclipse (our trading platform) and/or Orion (our data aggregator) Custodial experience with Fidelity or Schwab Experience processing and performing reconciliation on large amounts of data Skills & Competencies: Demonstrate strong and effective communication, organizational and time management skills. Drive to learn Detail oriented Ability to work in a team based/collaborative environment. Must accept and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment. Adherence to all compliance policies & procedures. Demonstrate the Cerity Partners culture. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Compensation Range: $65,000 - $75,000 Why Cerity Partners: Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Below is a glimpse of the key elements of our total rewards package: Health, dental, and vision insurance – day 1! 401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match Flexible PTO policy Parental Leave Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations Opportunity to give back time to local communities Commuter benefits Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Ultimately, outstanding wealth management is about people and relationships. Our people are the nucleus of Cerity Partners. Each colleague brings unique expertise, commitment and knowledge to the firm and it is by working together that we achieve our mission to have a positive impact on the financial well-being of our clients, colleagues and communities. Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. We truly care about what we do. Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition Team and we'll be in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match for your skill set. Cerity Partners is one of the nation’s leading independent financial advisory firms. We serve high-net-worth individuals & their families, businesses, & their employees, and nonprofit organizations from our offices across the country. Our in-house experts of tax advisors, financial planners, investment professionals, & retirement plan consultants are passionate about and committed to providing objective financial advice & oversight. At Cerity Partners, we believe in the long view. We work with clients who appreciate our comprehensive and sustained approach to wealth management. We don’t just look for short-term gains, we seek long-term growth. We have the same approach to our people. We look for experienced and credentialed wealth management colleagues who can keep pace with us. We manage over $100 billion assets for our clients and we are routinely recognized as a Barron’s Top 100 RIA firms in the nation. The driving factor of our accelerated growth is our people. Located throughout the U.S., our teams consist of experts who are helpful, knowledgeable, sincere, and have the perseverance and capability to go the extra mile for our clients. We consider our firm a community that works together to serve one common goal: Finding diverse solutions to suit diverse financial needs.