Job Overview: We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Trader/Portfolio Strategist to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a professional to execute transactions for advisors and strategies across a broad spectrum of asset classes, including Fixed Income, Equities, ETFs, Mutual Funds, and Options, through electronic trading networks and various custodian platforms. As a Portfolio Strategist, you will play a crucial role in guiding our advisors through the ever-evolving financial markets. You will be instrumental in developing investment strategies, navigating market trends, and steering portfolio decisions for our advisors. Your responsibilities will include crafting compelling presentations, focusing on client engagement and relationship management, and working closely with both internal teams and external partners to ensure that our firm remains at the forefront of the industry. This role entails a high level of decision-making authority in overall trading, strategy development and portfolio structuring. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker who is passionate about the financial markets and committed to driving success through innovative investment solutions. Responsibilities: · Analyze market conditions to determine appropriate trade structuring · Process post-execution recon and handle the operation/administrative duties associated with the any trades that need attention · Ensure compliance with all regulatory authorities as well as internal controls · Be responsible for position maintenance of custom portfolios (e.g. Treasury or CD rolls) · Ad-hoc duties as required, including but not limited to presentation preparation, reporting, assisting with incoming calls and queries. · Drive improvement and change for a best-in-class trading platform experience Place Mutual Fund, ETF and equity trades through our UMA trading platform, Charles Schwab, Pershing, Goldman Sachs, AXOS Clearing and Fidelity Research and respond to routine-to-complex inquires within defined service level commitments Trade Correction processing, reporting and analysis Handle incoming inquiries from advisor teams related to the troubleshooting and review of complex account and data discrepancies Partner with internal teams to document, review and update firm policies & procedures Support day to day operations of our Unified Managed Account (UMA) platform Assist advisors and their team with system navigation, configuration, and account setup Participate in team meetings and collaborate with operations leadership team on projects and/or initiatives designed to streamline firm policies and procedures · Assist advisors with asset allocation and manager selection. · Provide continuous oversight and risk management of the account base. · Educate Advisors and their clients about the benefits of UMA and how we can help them grow their practice. · Organize and lead meetings with Advisors in support of their clients and prospects. · Propose, develop, and review new solutions and enhancements · Participate in continuous education with respect to firm’s investment advice, product research and industry trends · Coordinate process improvements with internal and external partners What are we looking for? Bachelor’s Degree required, with a concentration in Investments, Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics. CFA highly desirable. Five plus years of investment management or related work experience. Non-profit institutional investing experience a plus. Strong working knowledge of securities, portfolio construction and financial markets. Experience with Morningstar Direct, Bloomberg Terminal, or a similar financial/investment data provider’s software. Excellent management skills.. A heart for serving others and a passion for helping our advisors and their clients achieve their financial and charitable purposes. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate investment strategies and interact effectively with clients. Excellent customer service skills; excellent interpersonal skills for a quality working relationship with accountants, Must be self-directed and motivated, able to work independently with excellent follow through and attention to detail, yet also able to work collaboratively with others. . Requirements: · FINRA Series 7, 65 and/or 24 (must be licensed) · Designations: CFA, CIMA, CAIA · 5+ years of trading experience · Portfolio management experience in Equities and overall Asset allocation · Experience trading equites, fixed income, options, ETFs, Mutual Funds and ETFs · Experience with NetX360, Bond Beacon, Bond Central, BondNav, and other Custodian specific trading systems. · Detail oriented; Demonstrates thoroughness and strong ownership of work · Strong team player who has the ability to envision solutions and work collaboratively to institute business improvements · Able to prioritize in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment; Good sense of urgency · Strong communication skills · Keen intuition for markets and a passion for studying them · Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree with business related coursework. B.S. in Finance, Business Management, or Accounting preferred · Knowledge of financial securities markets, Advisory platforms, programs, and products, as well as legal and regulatory requirements · Ability to adapt to a continually changing work environment while managing multiple priorities · Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written forms · Portfolio management experience in Equities and overall Asset allocation COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Salary commensurate with experience Ability to participate in firm bonus structure Subsidized health, dental, vision, accident/illness, disability, group life benefits Access to company 401(k) with match ABOUT ASHTON THOMAS Ashton Thomas is a diversified financial services firm committed to a culture of excellence, integrity, and respect in every aspect of its business. Through its various entities listed below, Ashton Thomas serves foundations, businesses, and affluent individuals and families by providing a range of services which include fee-based financial planning and investment portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, securities brokerage, life and health insurance, and income tax preparation. The firm also strives to remain at the forefront of technological innovation and thought leadership within the financial services industry. Founded in 2010, Ashton Thomas Private Wealth, LLC, (“ATPW”) is an SEC-registered investment adviser which provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, pension consulting, and fund manager selection services. Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC, (“ATS”) is a dually registered entity. ATS registered with FINRA as a broker-dealer in 1984 and provides securities brokerage services. ATS became an SEC-registered investment adviser in 2008 and provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, pension consulting, and fund manager selection services. Ashton Thomas Insurance Agency, LLC, (“ATIA”) provides life and health insurance brokerage services. ATIA also provides income tax services through its DBA, Ashton Thomas Tax Advisory. Representatives of the entities listed may only conduct business for which they are licensed, if required, and with residents of the states and jurisdictions in which they are properly registered and/or licensed. Ashton Thomas is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and has a growing footprint throughout the continental United States. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance On-site gym Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Compensation Package: Yearly bonus Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to Commute: Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Scottsdale, AZ 85260: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person