Trading Associate

About Wealth Enhancement

Wealth Enhancement is an independent wealth management firm with an endless passion for enriching the lives of our clients. We continually seek to perfect our craft of personalized financial planning with our team-based Roundtable and UniFi processes that go far beyond the standard approach. We proudly provide unique financial plans and investment management services to over 90,000 households from our over 175 offices - and growing - nationwide.

Since 1997, Wealth Enhancement has tirelessly raised the standard of wealth management with specialized knowledge and more attentive service that helps every client craft their future. For more information, please visit www.wealthenhancement.com.

Our Cleveland (East), OH office has an exciting opportunity for a Trading Associate! This role provides critical day-to-day support for advisor teams by assisting with accurate trade execution, operational tasks, and ongoing process improvement. The Trading Associate builds technical expertise in trading platforms while contributing to an efficient, client-focused trading function within WEG.

This role is an On-site position.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $50,000.00 to $60,000.00, exclusive of bonuses and benefits. We encourage you to apply and provide us with your compensation expectations when you do. We're big on open conversations, so, let's have one.

Primary Job Functions

Trading and Account Activity

• Assist with the accurate processing of routine investment trades while building technical knowledge and confidence
• Execute routine trades using Orion Eclipse and custodial trading platforms under defined processes
• Review trade details for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with instructions
• Monitor assigned accounts for trade status, pending activity, and basic exception
• Escalate questions, errors, or complex situations to senior trading team members

Operational Support

• Respond to incoming advisor requests related to trade status, account activity, and platform navigation
• Assist advisor teams with basic use of managed account offerings and firm investment solutions
• Troubleshoot standard platform or process questions using documented procedures
• Partner with peers and senior team members to resolve requests efficiently

Trading Processes and Systems

• Learn and follow established trading procedures, controls, and documentation standards
• Build proficiency in Orion Eclipse and custodial platforms through hands-on execution and training
• Maintain accurate records and follow compliance and risk management requirements
• Incorporate feedback and coaching to improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency

Training and Development

• Participate in formal and on-the-job training related to trade execution and      systems
• Assist with maintaining job aids, reference materials, and process documentation
• Support advisor training sessions by reinforcing standard workflows and tools
• Identify questions or gaps and proactively seek clarification or guidance

Collaboration and Professionalism

• Work closely with senior Trading Associates and peers to support team goals
• Demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, and accountability in daily work
• Communicate clearly and professionally with advisor teams and internal partners
• Exhibit a strong willingness to learn, adapt, and grow within the trading function

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in business, finance, economics, or a related field
• 1-3 years' experience in trading, financial advisory, asset management, or financial planning
• Series 7, 66 licenses preferred
• Extensive knowledge of Orion Eclipse and broker dealer and custodian trading platforms is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce
• Strong teamwork and collaborative nature
• Operational background and process-oriented mindset
• Strong relationship building, communication, and leadership skills
• Mathematic and analytical disposition a plus
• Ability to train individuals and groups preferred
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• AI literacy: demonstrated ability to use AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity, craft effective prompts, evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy, and adapt to new AI applications as technology evolves

WEG hires employees and makes decisions about their salary qualifications based on factors such as the role to be performed; educational and professional experience, qualifications, skills and credentials; tenure, cost-of-living and demand for the role in the applicable market. To comply with state, pay transparency laws, we must disclose the entire salary grade. The entire salary grade for those who are classified as this level is $42,500 - $63,750. However, the base salary range bolded above ($50,000.00 to $60,000.00) is what we expect to pay as a starting range for this position.

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Comprehensive Benefits Offerings

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. You may be eligible to participate in the following benefits & development opportunities:

• Training and professional development

• Medical, dental and vision coverage (Available to full-time employees and their families)

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent, and transit expenses

• Life and AD&D insurance – employer paid and voluntary options

• Short-term and long-term disability, workers compensation – employer paid

• 401k with match and profit sharing

• Wellness programs and resources

• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance

• 18 days of paid time off (PTO), accrued annually (25 PTO days after 4 years of service)

• 12 paid holidays each year (10 pre-determined and 2 floating days)

• Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave (Caregiver leave available after 6 months of tenure)

• Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials (Available after meeting service requirements)

Should you need reasonable accommodation when completing the application form or during the selection process, contact the Human Resources Department at 763-417-1700

Information provided on this application will be kept confidential and only be shared with those involved in the selection process.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. This organization participates in E-Verify.

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OSHA Requirements: This position requires the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, file documents in high or low cabinets, to use the telephone and to use the computer systems.

Wealth Enhancement may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All AI-supported evaluations are reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure accuracy and fairness. We are committed to equal opportunity in employment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Your personal information is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws.