Portfolio Trader

Overview

Trek Financial is a dynamic, SEC-registered registered investment advisor with almost three decades in business. We support independent financial advisors nationwide by handling trading, billing, compliance, marketing, operations, and technology so they can concentrate on delivering value to their clients. Our in-house team, Base Camp, operates as the home-office behind the scenes for our advisors, with a focus on exceeding expectations. We are a collaborative, service-oriented group that continually creates opportunities for everyone involved.

Role Overview

Trek Financial is seeking a detail-oriented and execution-driven Portfolio Trader to join the investment team. This role collaborates directly with the Portfolio Managers and CIO to implement trades across individual securities and firm models, manage trading workflows, and support portfolio implementation across client accounts. As an RIA, we trade individual equities, ETFs, fixed income securities, and manage firm-wide models. This is a local in-office position based in Scottsdale, AZ.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute trades across equity, ETF, mutual fund, and fixed income across client accounts
• Implement and rebalance firm models on 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 the Schwab custodial trading platform
• 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 in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
• Active Series 65 license in good standing
• Minimum of 2 years of trading experience with an 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 & Benefits

Base salary range: $70,000 – $95,000 annually. Compensation will reflect 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, and contributions to portfolio management and investment team initiatives.

Benefits

• Full health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and company holidays
• Professional development and continuing education support

Employment Terms

Employment with Trek Financial is at will. Either party may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. This position is contingent upon successful completion of background verification and regulatory requirements.

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 — in-office role.