The Junior Equity & Options Agency Trader role will play an integral part in the trade order process under the supervision of senior agency traders. This role will ensure that all equity and option orders are processed efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with all industry regulations. Review daily reports to identify and resolve trading issues. This role will also entail building effective working relationships with broker dealers, advisors, and across teams providing excellent customer service. Key Responsibilities Route retail equity and option orders under the supervision of senior agency traders. Acquire a working knowledge of all trading functions and trading software systems. Build experience in handling retail equity and option order flow. Make outbound calls to and receive inbound calls from advisors to assist them with market color and order handling decisions. Work with the business partners and Trading Team to analyze various metrics like resting order book & ETF liquidity. Work with the team to create new or streamline existing reports. Actively follow market structure and regulatory changes to ensure a basic knowledge of market concepts, vernacular, and procedures. Begin building a network of broker dealer trading contacts, internal business partners, and advisors. Participate in industry and company events, as available. Provide back-up support to other departments within Capital Markets Trading. Participate in special projects as needed. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience 1 years of relevant experience Active Series 7 Active State securities agent registration (S63 or S66) Active Series 55/57 or ability to obtain within 90 days Ability to effectively work in a team environment Strong communication skills Knowledgeable of the Beta Host, Thomson One, and FIS NGO systems Ability to perform in a highly stressful, time sensitive, and regulated environment Ability to handle difficult communications with advisors and clients, and provide effective issue resolution Ability to develop and maintain strong, positive relationships and influence others without having direct leadership accountability About Our Company We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1 trillion in assets under management and administration. Our team of 20,000 people in more than 20 countries advise, manage and protect the assets and income of more than 2 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a long-standing leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial Services, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world. Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law. Full-Time/Part-Time Full time Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Job Family Group Business Support & Operations Line of Business CLEAR Clearing We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1 trillion in assets under management and administration. Our team of 20,000 people in more than 20 countries advise, manage and protect the assets and income of more than 2 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a long-standing leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial Services, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.