Investment Trading Specialist

About Us: 

Elevated Financial Group is a Indianapolis, Indiana-based independent advisory firm dedicated to delivering comprehensive financial planning and investment management solutions. Our team of advisors is committed to building long-term client relationships grounded in transparency, expertise, and trust. We take pride in providing personalized service to each client while leveraging best-in-class technology and processes to manage their financial futures. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a skilled trading and operations professional to become a cornerstone of our investment operations team. 

About The Role: 

We are seeking a Trading & Operations Specialist to support the investment and advisory team in managing trade execution, custodial operations, and billing workflows on a day-to-day basis. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role built for someone who takes pride in precision and operational excellence. 

As an essential part of the operations team, you will serve as the primary point of contact for all trading activity on the Charles Schwab custodial platform, manage rebalancing workflows in Advyzon, and ensure advisory billing and reconciliation processes run accurately and on time. You will work closely with advisors and firm leadership to support client accounts and maintain the operational integrity of the firm. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented operations professional with a passion for investment processes and a desire to grow within an RIA. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take ownership of your work, and want to make a direct impact, we invite you to join our team. 

What You Are Responsible For: 

Trade Execution & Custodial Operations 

• Execute equity, fixed income, ETF, and mutual fund trades through the Charles Schwab custodial platform with accuracy and timeliness 
• Reconcile cash and security activity between Schwab and the firm’s portfolio management system on a daily basis 
• Oversee account and security setup, ensuring data integrity and alignment with client financial plans 
• Assist with trade settlement, cash flow management, and custodial documentation 
• Proactively identify and resolve trade or custodial discrepancies to maintain operational efficiency 

Portfolio Rebalancing & Model Management 

• Manage and monitor rebalancing workflows using Advyzon or the firm’s current portfolio management/CRM system; ensure model drift is addressed within firm guidelines 
• Oversee account and model setup within the portfolio management system, ensuring accuracy across all client accounts 
• Collaborate with advisors to ensure investment models remain aligned with client objectives and risk profiles 

Billing & Reconciliation 

• Process and reconcile advisory fee billing; identify and resolve discrepancies proactively 
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely information is reported for advisor payout and management reporting 
• Maintain accurate books and records in support of the firm’s compliance and operational standards 

Reporting & Advisor Support 

• Prepare and update weekly firm scorecards, performance reports, and management dashboards 
• Create and deliver customized reports to support advisors and their clients, including portfolio performance and account summaries 
• Support advisors and their staff with trading-related questions, account maintenance, and ad hoc reporting requests 

Compliance & Risk Management 

• Maintain and improve documented trading desk procedures; ensure all processes adhere to regulatory requirements and internal policies 
• Proactively identify operational risks and implement solutions to enhance the efficiency of investment processes 
• Assist with data integrity projects, technology upgrades, and workflow improvements as the firm scales 

What You’ll Bring: 

• 1–5 years of experience in a trading, operations, or billing coordinator role within an RIA or broker-dealer environment 
• Direct, hands-on experience with Charles Schwab Advisor Services (Schwab Alliance, PortfolioCenter, or equivalent) 
• Proficiency with portfolio rebalancing and trading workflows; experience with Advyzon strongly preferred 
• Familiarity with portfolio management systems such as Orion, Tamarac, or Black Diamond; prior experience with any of these platforms will support a smooth transition into the firm’s technology environment 
• Strong Excel skills — pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data reconciliation, and reporting 
• Solid understanding of investment account types, security types, and trade execution processes 
• Familiarity with advisory fee billing processes and custodial reconciliation 
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience) 
• Series 65 or Series 66 license (or willingness to obtain) 
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment 
• Proactive, self-motivated professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Collaborative team player who takes ownership and operates with a high degree of accountability 

What You’ll Enjoy About Us: 

• Competitive salary of $70,000 – $90,000 commensurate with experience 
• Annual performance bonus 
• 401(k) with company contribution 
• Paid time off and firm holidays 
• A collaborative, close-knit team with direct access to firm leadership 
• Annual Team Offsite — An opportunity to connect, collaborate, and recharge with the full team 
• A clearly defined growth path for high performers within the firm