Trader / Paraplanner

Cardinal Pointe Financial Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., is looking for an experienced full-time Trader/Paraplanner for their office in Louisville, Kentucky.  This position supports all advisors on our team.  Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Benefits include:  401(k) Retirement Plan with a Match, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time-Off (PTO) policy, Holidays, and Company-provided Group Term Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability benefits.

Qualifications: 

The individual must have five years’ experience as a dedicated trader with a financial services firm.  A college degree, Series 7, 66 and Life & Health licenses are required.  Knowledge of the trading platform, Thomson One, is preferred but not required.  The qualified candidate must be professional, dependable, and able to work well in a team environment.  Proficient technology skills are needed for the role (Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Box, etc.).

Responsibilities:

Process trades/transactions based on specified time requirements:  Stocks, Options, ETFs, Bonds, Mutual Funds, Model Portfolios, Annuities, Money Movement, Distributions, Systematic Payouts, Systematic Arrangements, Direct Deposit, ACH, etc.  Consult with advisor to ensure trading instructions are clear prior to being entered and verify that all trades/transactions were processed correctly by Home Office.  Process trade corrections as needed. Work on special projects as needed.