Trading Specialist I

September 5, 2026

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About the position

Kestra Financial is seeking a dynamic and motivated Trading Specialist to join our Trading Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting our Financial Professionals by helping them with any trade related, operational needs while mitigating firm and client risk. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, has a service mindset, and understands how the markets work. The ideal candidate is eager to contribute to our mission of Powering Financial Independence by having a serve, make it happen, and one team mentality.

Responsibilities

Comply with all regulatory rules, written desktop procedures/standard operating procedures and company policies.
Communicate effectively with the Kestra Financial Professionals and with internal staff.
Identify exceptions around activities and functions processed within and through the department and bring to Managements' and/or Compliance’s attention immediately.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of and assist with the processing and monitoring of one or more of the revenue generating products that fall under Trading Operations purview and be able to competently explain those processes to Financial Professionals, including best practices.
Assist our Financial Professionals, clearing firm, and external and internal partners with general and complex transactions, correcting trade breaks, trade corrections, research/inquiries, and adherence to agreements and/or policies (and other functions assigned to the team).
Maintain accurate and timely daily trade logs, blotters, trade correction documentation, and report review.
Assist with new team member training in areas of expertise.
Assist with monthly or quarterly status meetings on regulatory trade reporting statistics.
Assist other positions within the department.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Commitment to culture requires a demonstration of professionalism, accountability, customer/client focus, and teamwork

Requirements

Must be able to perform duties accurately and timely
Must demonstrate corporate mission statement and advisor first culture
Must be proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Must have basic knowledge of Power Point
Must be able to read, analyze and reconcile trading reports
Must become proficient with the use of clearing firm, vendor(s) and internal programs and software within 30 days of hire including but not limited to Salesforce
Must possess good analytical skills, problem solving skills and good communication skills, both verbal and written
Must have good attention to detail
High School Graduate required
Must hold the Series 7, 63 (or 66) licenses

Nice-to-haves

College degree strongly preferred
1+ years equivalent industry related experience strongly preferred
May be requested to obtain other licenses, as determine to be required on the team, within 6 months request of management

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits with a large employer (over 1600 employees nationwide)
401(k), health insurance, and a competitive benefits package
Work in a supportive, collaborative environment committed to professional excellence
Help clients navigate meaningful financial decisions with confidence
Opportunities for training, development, and long-term growth within the firm
Tuition reimbursement for qualified expenses

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