Investment Specialist/Trader

Huddleston & Associates in Greenville, SC is seeking an Investment Specialist / Trader to join our team. This is a unique opportunity for a licensed person to advance their career in the Financial Services industry, or for a novice advisor who doesn't mind taking a step back to gain more security while being afforded the opportunity to enhance their industry experience and potentially return to an advisor role under a proven development path.

In addition to being named to the 2023 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list, Huddleston & Associates offers a team-oriented environment, potential for growth / advancement, as well as competitive compensation and benefits package.

Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities:

Investment Management / Trading

• Enter and maintain investment models in financial trading platforms as provided by advisors
• Run investment / rebalance reports, and prepare materials for advisor review and use in client meetings
• Execute trades and money movement as directed by advisors, as well as per client requests, and utilize internal tracking system to ensure transactions are executed in a timely manner or to follow up on any issues as needed
• Prepare client / compliance investment recommendation deliverables for advisor review
• Document managed account reviews through Ameriprise designated workflow, as well as maintain tracking system for ensuring all reviews are completed within specified timeframes
• Prepare gain / loss reports, pull dividend information, and track RMD / QCD amounts as may pertain to client accounts
• Generate Morningstar reports and / or internal Ameriprise reports showing risk / return for current holdings as well as same for alternate recommendations
• Perform investment research and make recommendations for advisor consideration
• Participate in internal investment committee review meetings

Client Care / Business Management

• Facilitate both incoming and outgoing client communications as required and allowed via e-mail, telephone or in person as it relates to servicing their accounts
• Review and update client risk and / or models in trading systems as needed
• Attend and participate in client meetings as necessary (not a primary function of the position)
• Manage and resolve client service problems relating to trading and money movement
• Review work methods and procedures for quality improvements / efficiencies and implement them as appropriate
• Act as a technical resource and provide training and support to other practice members
• Perform other allowable duties as assigned by the advisors

Key Skillsets and Traits:

• Strong organizational and computer skills
• Consistent attention to detail and organization
• Effective communication with clients and other advisors/team members
• Ability to multi-task
• Effective and efficient time management
• Ability to adhere to rules and regulations as stated and required by the practice and Ameriprise Financial
• Positive attitude and sincere willingness to learn and grow in a team-oriented environment

Required Qualifications

• Must already have active federal and state licenses and registrations for securities, including FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 (Series 63 plus Series 65 acceptable in lieu of Series 66)
• Already have or be able to study for and pass SC State Life, Accident and Health insurance license
• College degree or higher
• 3+ years of applicable experience in the Financial Services industry
• Experience with Vestmark and / or Thomson One trading systems a plus
• Proficiency with MS Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

About Our Company

At Ameriprise Financial, we're not just in the business of helping clients with their financial goals - we also help our advisors and employees reach their true potential by embracing an inclusive and collaborative culture. We celebrate the unique qualities and reward the contributions of our talented, passionate employees. If you're motivated and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares about you and your community, take the next step with Ameriprise Financial.

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.