Associate Trader

Company Description

Kelman-Lazarov, Inc. is a financial planning and investment management firm located in Memphis, Tennessee. The company specializes in providing personalized financial strategies to meet the unique needs of its clients. With a focus on building long-term relationships, Kelman-Lazarov, Inc. is committed to delivering exceptional value and trusted expertise. Its experienced team thrives on fostering financial growth and helping clients achieve their goals.

Role Description

Kelman-Lazarov is seeking a Trader to join our team. In this role, you will work directly with our team of Financial Advisors, Portfolio Managers, and departmental administrators to assist clients with their wealth management and financial planning needs. This position is focused on the set up, maintenance, oversight, and implementation of client portfolios. This position will also be expected to aid or oversee aspects of performance reporting and billing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all data and information in the reporting and trading software, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Ensures trading procedures are properly executed and that compliance policies are followed.
• Participate in investment team meetings.
• Works with advisory and operations teams on the onboarding of new clients, and ongoing client related tasks
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of billing and fee data within the firm’s billing software.
• Assist with the production, review, and delivery of quarterly client performance reports.
• Assist portfolio managers with the day-to-day and rebalancing trades within client portfolios.
• Assist the investment team with market research as needed.
• Support compliance activities, including the implementing, monitoring, and documenting of firm processes
• Backup and support client admin team with answering telephones, scheduling, event planning and preparation and other administrative tasks

Qualifications:

• College graduate (4-year degree or equivalent).
• Series 65, or 66 or ability to obtain necessary licensure within 90 days of hire date.
• Knowledge of investment management and financial planning terminology/concepts.
• Solid strategic thinker, creative problem solver and competent decision maker.
• Flexible team player that demonstrates strong attention to detail as well as strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Possesses a passion to help other team members as well as new and existing clients.
• Continuously exhibits personal integrity and professional initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to organize multiple tasks efficiently and work independently with minimal required supervision.
• Desire to continually learn and improve oneself through both informal and formal education routes, as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with financial planning, Salesforce, Orion Portfolio Management software, and document management software a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary plus bonus program with potential for career development.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% employer match.
• Company-paid health insurance and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid professional dues and professional development budget.
• Vacation and paid leave programs.

Additional Considerations:

• Additional formal education considerations could include additional licensure, post-graduate degree(s), and/or chartership/certifications in industry specific topics.
• A note on timing: We expect to make a hiring decision in late June or early July. We are not able to commit to a firm offer timeline before mid-June, but will keep all candidates informed throughout the process.