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Senior Trading Specialist

Senior Trading Specialist

Innovia WealthGrand Rapids, MI, USA
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Behind the Title

At Innovia Wealth, a Senior Trading Specialist is more than an executor of trades - they are a trusted partner in bringing our investment strategies to life. In this role, you'll monitor markets, manage firm-wide trading procedures, and collaborate with advisors, portfolio managers, and our CIO to ensure client portfolios stay aligned and optimized. With precision, compliance and care, you'll help deliver the seamless investment experience that defines Innovia Wealth.

The Senior Trading Specialist Role at Innovia

Once fully onboarded, you'll take on the following responsibilities as a highly functioning Senior Trading Specialist :

  • Execute trades on public securities with accuracy and efficiency to achieve best execution
  • Monitor portfolios and market activity to support firm-wide and client allocations
  • Collaborate with Wealth Advisors, Portfolio Managers, and the CIO on rebalancing and tactical adjustments
  • Generate performance reports and share insights with investment professionals and senior leadership
  • Utilize Tamarac, Salesforce, and other tools to streamline workflows and trading processes
  • Grow as a subject matter expert on the Tamarac Trading platform
  • Lead the firm's relationship with our custodians to improve the client experience
  • Participate as a regular member of the Innovia Investment Leadership Team
  • Contribute your insight into the monitoring and review of the strategies Innovia uses to benefit our clients
  • Ensure all trading activities comply with regulatory requirements and firm policies

What Makes You a Great Fit

  • You pay sharp attention to detail and thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy matters
  • You're energized by collaboration and enjoy partnering with advisors, portfolio managers, and compliance teams
  • You combine analytical thinking with practical problem-solving to optimize processes and outcomes
  • You're comfortable with technology and eager to deepen your expertise in platforms like Tamarac and Salesforce
  • You're committed to integrity and understand the importance of compliance in every aspect of trading
  • You're curious, growth-oriented, and excited to become a subject matter expert in your field
  • Qualifications / Competencies

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field
  • 7-10 years of proven experience as a trader in the financial industry, preferably within an RIA or asset management firm
  • Strong understanding of financial markets, investment instruments, and trading strategies
  • Proficiency in using trading platforms and related technologies; expertise in Tamarac or equivalent highly preferred
  • Significant experience with custody partners (such as Fidelity and Schwab) including a full understanding of their operations around trading and reporting
  • Proactive and detail-oriented professional with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in trade execution
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Innovia ISM's

    Our culture is our secret sauce. Here's what we live by :

  • We're Not Selling Perfection, Just Being Real : Focus on genuine interactions and personal authenticity.
  • Be a Pro : Proofread your work. Be punctual. Own your outcomes.
  • Win or Learn : Embrace feedback and stay curious without letting ego get in the way.
  • Celebrate the Wins : Acknowledge progress. Share success.
  • The Best is Yet to Come : Be optimistic and positive in your vision.
  • Entrepreneurism is the Greatest Form of Charity : Innovate to create impact. Help clients do the same.
  • Pay it Forward : Help others without keeping score.
  • Practice Purposeful Abandonment, Don't Fall in Love with Your Homework : Prioritize what matters and keep learning.
  • Every Yes is a No; Every No is a Yes : Be intentional with your commitments.
  • News Doesn't Happen in the Newsroom : Be in the know by staying engaged. Get out there and take action.
  • Practice Professional Courtesy : Recognize that your decisions and actions have impact; seek to understand the broader impact before jumping into action.
  • Assume Positive Intent : Trust first. Verify later.
  • Be an Aspirin : Start with "yes," and make others' lives easier.
  • Don't Bury the Headline : Communicate what matters clearly and early.
  • Surround Yourself with People who Fight for You in Rooms You Aren't In : Loyalty and advocacy are key.
  • Everything Happens for a Reason : Stay grounded and open-minded. See the possibility, even if it wasn't the outcome you hoped for.
  • Our Commitment to Our Team

    We embrace a strong culture that provides clear and consistent messaging. We provide the tools and training needed to support career development and allow for growth opportunities. We achieve our goals through a spirit of collaboration and cooperation. We improve through our learns and we celebrate our wins.

    Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Bonus structure tied to individual and company performance
  • 100% employer paid medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
  • 401k retirement plan with profit sharing
  • Paid time off and company-recognized paid holidays
  • Ready to grow with us?

    If you're energized by bringing precision, insight, and care to the investment process - and excited to be part of a team where culture is more than a buzzword - you've found the right place. Join our team that believes in ownership, teamwork, and that the best is yet to come!

    We require a background check as a condition of offered employment.

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