AFAT Investment Trading Associate

About the Role:

The Associate Financial Advice Team (AFAT) Investment Trading Associate serves as the primary trading resource for AFAT clients and is responsible for reviewing and executing investment transactions submitted through Thomson One. This role ensures the accurate and timely execution of equity, ETF, mutual fund, fixed income, and advisory program transactions while maintaining adherence to firm policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

This role will develop a strong understanding of the firm's advisory programs and proactively identify opportunities where associates may benefit from advisory solutions, helping support the team's mission of improving associates' long-term financial outcomes. This role works closely with internal team members, Operations, Compliance, and trading desks to support investment implementation and deliver an exceptional associate experience.

The Impact You’ll Make:

Review trade requests for completeness, accuracy, and required documentation prior to execution

Execute equity, ETF, mutual fund, fixed income, and advisory program transactions in client accounts

Identify, investigate, and resolve trade-related exceptions and discrepancies

Maintain a high level of accuracy while managing multiple trade requests

Maintain a thorough understanding of the firm's advisory platforms, managed account programs, and investment solutions

Identify opportunities where associates may benefit from advisory services or other investment solutions and communicate those opportunities

May research available fixed income offerings and provide bond offer sheets, including U.S. Treasuries, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, agency securities, and certificates of deposit (CDs), to support associate investment decisions

Maintain accurate records of trade instructions, execution activity, and supporting documentation

Generate trading and workflow reports as needed

Partner with Operations and Compliance to resolve trade issues and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements

Maintain knowledge of investment products, market activity, and trading procedures

Assist with testing, implementation, and enhancement of trading processes

Stay informed on market developments, investment products, and industry trends

Identify opportunities to improve trading workflows, operational efficiencies, and the overall associate experience

Support team initiatives, special projects, and process improvement efforts

Provide backup support for other team functions as needed

Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

What You’ll Bring to Baird:

Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 or 63 and 65 licenses required

Two or more years of experience in securities trading, brokerage operations, investment implementation, wealth management, or advisory services

Knowledge of equity, ETF, mutual fund, fixed income, and advisory investment products

Understanding of brokerage and advisory account structures.

Experience using Thomson One and other trading/order management systems

Demonstrated ability to identify investment solutions that align with associate needs and objectives

Understanding of securities trading, settlement, and brokerage operations

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

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