About Trek Financial and Base Camp
Trek Financial (Trek) is a fast-paced SEC-registered RIA with nearly 30 years in business. We support independent financial advisors across the country with trading, billing, compliance, marketing, operations, and technology so they can focus on serving their clients. Our internal team is Base Camp, the home-office group behind the scenes that serves our advisors as our primary clients and takes pride in delivering more than they expect. We are a collaborative, service-focused group of professionals that continues to advance and grow new opportunities for all involved.
Position Overview
Trek Financial is seeking a detail-oriented and execution-focused Portfolio Trader to join our investment team. This role will work directly with the Portfolio Managers and CIO to execute trades across individual securities and firm models, manage trading workflows, and support portfolio implementation across client accounts. As a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), we trade individual equities, ETFs, fixed income securities, and manage firm-wide models. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate execution, tax-efficient implementation, rebalancing discipline, and alignment with portfolio strategy. This is a local in-office position based in Scottsdale, AZ 85255.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute equity, ETF, mutual fund, and fixed income trades across client accounts
- Implement and rebalance firm models across custodial platforms
- Monitor trade allocations, block trading, and post-trade reconciliation
- Ensure adherence to firm investment guidelines and IPS requirements
- Maintain trade blotters and documentation for compliance oversight
- Assist with tax-aware trading and gain/loss management
- Coordinate with custodians and internal operations teams to resolve trade-related issues
- Support portfolio transitions and new account onboarding
Technology & Systems
- Utilize Orion Eclipse for trading, rebalancing, and model management (preferred experience)
- Work within custodial trading platform (Schwab)
- Assist in improving trading workflows and automation processes
- Support reporting and portfolio analytics initiatives
Strategic Support
- Collaborate with the Portfolio Managers and CIO on portfolio implementation strategy
- Contribute to model enhancements and investment process improvements
- Assist in maintaining trading best practices and operational efficiency
- Support investment committee preparation and reporting
Qualifications & Requirements
- Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Finance, Economics, Business, or related field preferred)
- Series 65 License (active and in good standing)
- Minimum 2 years of trading experience (RIA, asset management firm, or broker-dealer)
- Experience trading individual securities and managing model portfolios
- Strong understanding of portfolio construction and rebalancing principles
- High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
- Preferred:
- Experience with Orion Eclipse
- Experience in a fee-only RIA environment
- Familiarity with performance reporting systems and portfolio analytics
Compensation
Base Salary Range: $70,000 – $95,000 annually. Compensation will be determined based on experience, technical proficiency, trading platform expertise, and overall fit within the investment team.
Bonus Opportunity
Performance-based bonus tied to: trade accuracy and execution efficiency; model implementation accuracy and timeliness; operational KPIs and workflow improvements; contribution to portfolio management and investment team initiatives.
Benefits
- Full Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays
- Professional Development & Continuing Education Support
Employment Terms
Employment with Trek Financial is at-will. Either party may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. This position is contingent upon successful completion of background verification and regulatory requirements.