Trading Analyst, Overlay Portfolio Management

LPL Financial

Trading Analyst managing and trading centrally managed investment platforms for LPL Financial, a U.S. wealth management firm.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeFort Mill • Arizona, North Carolina, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $31 - $52 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing centrally-managed platforms and investment strategies while ensuring compliance with operational policies. Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with a strong focus on process improvement and client service in the financial industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Series 7 LicenseSeries 65 LicenseFinancial Industry ExperienceBETA ProficiencyMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Investment Strategy ManagementData AnalysisBusiness Process ImprovementExcel Macro DevelopmentVisual Basic Knowledge

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProblem-Solving SkillsEffective Team PlayerCustomer-Service OrientationCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

VestmarkMicrosoft ExcelBETA

Certifications & Qualifications

Series 7 LicenseSeries 65 LicenseSeries 66 License

Industry Keywords

Centrally Managed PlatformsOperational PoliciesHigh-Volume ProcessingStakeholder ReportingClient-Focused Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and trade LPL's centrally-managed platforms day to day
Ensure accounts are managed in line with selected investment strategies
Participate in OPMG trading and platform-maintenance processes
Review, approve, and upload model security portfolios from investment managers and strategists
Review and approve large trades
Research complex situations and define resolution actions
Serve as a subject matter expert on operational policies and procedures for a centrally managed platform
Improve processes to increase efficiency and reduce risk
Support leadership on multiple overlapping projects
Test and implement projects
Analyze internal data sets and build stakeholder reports
Act as a primary contact between OPMG and external and internal business partners
Develop regular and ad-hoc reports on centrally managed platform drivers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Series 7 and 65 (or 66) licenses
3+ years of experience in the financial industry and/or processing in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
1+ years of service-oriented experience working with clients, other firms, service teams, offshore partners, and business units
Effective team player
Ability to handle escalated items timely and accurately
Ability to collaborate across departments and in meetings to implement or support processes and projects
Client-first, customer-service-oriented mindset from a financial background
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written abilities
Strong analytical ability, productivity, and accuracy under time constraints
Ability to contribute positively to a team-focused environment
Bachelor's degree listed as a preference
Proficient in BETA
Proficient in Vestmark
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Introductory Visual Basic knowledge
Excel Macro (Visual Basic) experience
Business process improvement experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K matching
Health benefits
Employee stock options
Paid time off
Volunteer time off
Competitive LPL Total Rewards package