Sparks Group, partnered with an independent investment advisory firm committed to high-quality portfolio management and unrivaled client services, is seeking a full-time Trader and Financial Analyst to join their Investment Operations team. This is a challenging hybrid role which combines trading execution with private fund oversight, performance reporting, and operational support.
Responsibilities:
- Trading & Execution, to include both small- and large-scale trading activities, firm rebalances, block trades, and ensuring compliance with SEC regulations
- Fund Oversight & Maintenance, including research for prospective investments, maintaining reporting for private fund holdings, and collaborating with legal teams to ensure accurate and up-to-date fund documentation and operations
- Technology & Reporting, managing and refining a custom excel-based tool for investment proposals
- Billing & Administrative Support, including leading monthly billing, onboarding new clients/prospects, and supporting the firm's initiatives as needed
Qualifications/Background Profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field required
- 5+ years of experience in trading, investment operations, or financial analysis (RIA, asset management, or brokerage preferred)
- Familiarity with custodians (Charles Schwab, Fidelity, Interactive Brokers)
- Experience with account aggregation and reporting platforms (Black Diamond strongly preferred)
- Knowledge of SEC trade compliance rules and best execution standards
- Strong technical skills, including Advanced Excel
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a small, team-oriented environment
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This job is Fully Remote.
We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.
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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.
This Position Requires U.S. Citizenship
This Position May Either Require COVID-19 Vaccination or Regular Testing
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