Investment Associate/Trader

FIRM OVERVIEW

When Market Street Wealth Management Advisors (Market Street) was founded in 2001, it was created with the guiding principle that its clients would be served in a manner in which its own team and their family members would want to be treated. At Market Street, we’ve built a team with the best and brightest people to ensure we’re on the forefront of market trends while providing sound financial planning recommendations to help our clients achieve their goals. Today, we continue to focus on providing an unmatched client experience through comprehensive financial planning, integrated investment management, and qualified retirement plan consulting services.

FIRM CONTACT INFORMATION

Market Street Wealth Management Advisors, LLC

3105 E 98th Street, Suite 170

Indianapolis, IN 46280

www.mswma.com

Phone: 317-552-0505

JOB SUMMARY

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified candidate to join our growing Fee-Only Wealth Management Firm. The candidate will gain valuable industry knowledge working as a part of our team and implementing trading of securities as directed by an Investment Analyst, Financial Planner, Partner, and/or our trading software. In addition, a candidate will also participate in and help support special projects within the firm as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL

• Enroll and begin the process of completing a professional designation (i.e. CFP®, CIMA®, CPA, etc.)

• Collaborate as a member of the Investment Committee, document meeting discussions.

• Assist with fund research.

• Participate in investment strategy discussions with our third-party vendor resources as necessary.

• Ability to efficiently audit and check various forms of data for accuracy.

• Assist with the completion of any assigned special projects.

• Ability to keep client, firm and employee personal identifiable information (PII) strictly confidential.

• Adding, assigning, and completing tasks associated with client records in our Client Relationship Management system.

TRADING / REBALANCING / CUSTODIAN SOFTWARE

• Implement investment strategy of Client portfolios as established between the Financial Planner and Client.

• Rebalance Client portfolios to the target investment allocations and/or models.

• Assist, review, and execute block trades.

• Resolve trade related issues and allocations in a timely manner.

• Propose tax efficient buys and sells of securities, as directed by software dashboard, while keeping in mind tax implications, transaction fees and expense ratios.

• Monitor and Trade held-away accounts.

• Submit approved trades after proper approval.

• Ensure daily trades are checked and reconciled against custodian orders placed.

• Manage appropriate cash reserves on client accounts to adequately fund withdrawals and fee deductions.

• Run scenarios requested by Financial Planners analyzing any tax and portfolio impacts of proposed changes.

• Responsible for the accuracy of the Eclipse trading software

• Create and distribute reports to be used internally and with Clients.

• Setup Client access to Client Portal.

QUALIFICATIONS

An ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Extreme attention to detail.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Windows, as well as investment and reporting software (Tamarac or Orion preferred).

• Strong analytical and financial skills.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Client first attitude. Take a proactive, not reactive, approach to Client service.

• Able to multitask and prioritize a variety of activities.

• A team player, collaborative, able to work with and through others.

• Desire/ability to work successfully in a small company environment.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation and Benefits are competitive based on industry standards.

• Salary will be based on relevant experience and/or academic performance.

• Annual Bonus Plan based on individual and firm performance.

• Referral Incentive income available for business development once a candidate has attained a Series 65 or CFP® designation.

• Benefits include a 401(k) plan with generous company contributions and paid vacation.

• Financial support for professional accreditation and continuing education requirements.

Application Process

To apply for this position:

• Submit your cover letter and resume to Jessica Bokhart jessicab@mswma.com

• If you are selected from our resume review, you will be contacted to begin the in-person interview process.

Market Street Wealth Management Advisors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer