Trading Specialist in Bozeman, Montana at XY Planning Network

About XYPN

XYPN Sapphire is an SEC registered investment advisor offering a comprehensive platform for independent, fee-only financial advisors. We offer two services, a TAMP and Corporate RIA. The TAMP offering is for advisors who keep their own state- or SEC-registered investment advisory practices and outsource the trading and back office operations. The Corporate RIA offers a completely different model for members to operate their firms under, freeing them of compliance, investment, and other burdens of running their firms independently.

About the role

At XYPN Sapphire, our mission is to help advisors live their great lives by allowing them to focus on the work they do best. As a Trading Specialist, you'll play a critical role in delivering on that promise.

You will be responsible for executing trades, supporting portfolio rebalancing activities, resolving trade-related issues, and helping ensure our advisors receive exceptional operational support. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys detail-oriented work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in delivering accurate results.

While the majority of your day will be focused on trading and investment operations, you'll also contribute to broader initiatives that support the continued growth and success of XYPN Sapphire.

Where We Hire: We’re excited to review applications from across the U.S., but we give priority to candidates residing in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, ME, MI, MN, MT, NC, NE, TX, UT and WI

What you'll be doing

• Execute advisor trade requests accurately and within established service-level expectations
• Process trade instructions and implement system-recommended portfolio rebalances
• Review proposed trades for accuracy and suitability before execution
• Submit trades for execution through custodial platforms and monitor trade status and allocations
• Research and resolve trade exceptions and corrections
• Respond to trading-related inquiries from internal service teams in a timely manner
• Produce portfolio analyses and reports as requested by advisors and internal stakeholders
• Maintain model portfolio marketing materials and supporting documentation
• Track work and maintain workflow visibility through monday.com
• Support the Investment Policy Committee through research, reporting, and administrative tasks as needed
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, accuracy, and advisor satisfaction

Measurables:

• Trade accuracy and attention to detail
• Timely execution of advisor requests & adherence to service-level agreements
• Contributions to operational efficiency and process improvements

The Deets:

Start Date: Immediately

Status: Full-time (40-45 hours per week with flexible schedule)

Location: Remote and/or Bozeman, MT

Overtime Status: Non-exempt (i.e., overtime eligible)

Team: XYPN Sapphire

Reports To: Director of Investment Services

Direct reports: None

Travel: Up to 10% travel (e.g., 2-3 weeks /year) required for team retreats and other company events

What you'll bring to the table:

(If you think, “I only meet 80% of these qualifications,” still apply!)

• 0–3 years of experience at an RIA, custodian, broker-dealer, or other financial services firm
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy
• Ability to identify discrepancies and proactively resolve issues
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Comfort working in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt as needs change
• Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn new systems and software
• Self-motivated and comfortable managing your workload independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A process-oriented mindset and desire to continuously improve how work gets done
• Legally authorized to live and work in the United States without present or future need for sponsorship.

What would make us drool:

• Experience using Orion and Eclipse trading software
• Experience working with Charles Schwab as a Custodian
• Progress toward the CFA designation or interest in pursuing advanced investment credentials

XYPN welcomes applications from individuals who may have had nontraditional career paths, or who may have taken time off for family reasons (e.g., children, caring for disabled or elderly family). We encourage applications from minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants

Compensation & Benefits:

• $63,000 - $78,000 Annually
• All team members at XYPN are owners! We offer a 100%- employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Unlimited vacation days to maintain work-life harmony (we require that you take a minimum of 3 weeks of vacation per year)
• 9 paid holidays (we offer flexible holidays!)
• 401(k) with match; you put in 6%, and we put in 4.5%.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
• Health insurance w/ employer contribution.
• Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Accident insurance options.
• Pet insurance availability
• Health Savings & Flex Spending (Health, Limited & Dependent Care) Accounts available
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employer-paid Long Term Disability coverage.
• Up to $150/month to cover the cost of working with a financial planner, plus up to $500 toward the upfront fee.
• $2000/year (prorated by start date) to put towards professional development
• $250/quarter to spend on yourself specific to our core value of "Be Well Being You.”
• $500 donated to a non-profit organization of your choice when you volunteer 40 hours within the calendar year.
• A sabbatical program that includes a cash bonus and extra time off at 5, 10, and 15 years.
• Subsidized employer-sponsored childcare through our internal child care program. (Subject to availability)
• Various Gym discounts
• Company-owned laptop computer provided (Apple Products).

XYPN believes that our team members, and the individual identities and experiences of our team members, are our key differentiators. We won't settle for mere acceptance of each other's differences because we maintain that our team is better because of our differences, not in spite of them. As such, our culture celebrates, champions, supports, protects, and thrives on our various and collective identity categories. XYPN is beyond proud to be an equal opportunity employer.