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SYM Financial Corporation

Trader

Winona Lake, IN · On-site

The Company SYM Financial Advisors is searching for a responsible, energetic and detail-oriented ... Job Summary Responsibilities of the Trader include conducting ongoing trading and monitoring ...

Virtu Financial

Weekend Trader

Austin, TX · Hybrid

Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker ...

Virtu Financial

Weekend Trader

Austin, TX · On-site

Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker ...

DV Trading

Trader

Chicago, IL

$160K/yr

Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has ... Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an ...

DV Trading

Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

$160K/yr

Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has ... Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an ...

DV Trading

Trader

New York, NY · On-site

$160K/yr

Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has ... Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an ...

DV Trading

Trader

New York, NY

$160K/yr

Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has ... Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an ...

DV Trading

Trader

New York, NY · On-site

$160K/yr

Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has ... Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an ...

DV Trading

Trader

Chicago, IL

$160K/yr

Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has ... Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an ...

BOK Financial

CMO Structurer - Trader I

Stamford, CT · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Trading Pay Transparency Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 Application Deadline: 07/24/2026 BOK ... BOK Financial Securities, Inc. and BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. BOKF, NA operates TransFund ...

BOK Financial

CMO Structurer - Trader I

Greenwich, CT · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Trading Pay Transparency Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 Application Deadline: 07/24/2026 BOK ... BOK Financial Securities, Inc. and BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. BOKF, NA operates TransFund ...

BOK Financial

CMO Structurer - Trader I

Greenwich, CT · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Trading Pay Transparency Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 Application Deadline: 07/24/2026 BOK ... BOK Financial Securities, Inc. and BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. BOKF, NA operates TransFund ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for financial trader in the United States is $96,774.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,500.00 and $105,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Trader

SYM Financial Corporation

Winona Lake, IN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Description:

The Company

SYM Financial Advisors is searching for a responsible, energetic and detail-oriented candidate to serve our clients as part of a team. Since 1968, SYM Financial Advisors, a private, employee-owned, independent financial advisory firm, has remained dedicated to a client-centric philosophy of devoting the extra time, resources and energy to uniquely know each client and their goals. Rooted in traditional values, SYM Financial Advisors serves as a trusted expert, using our team’s deep knowledge and vast experiences to be an advocate for our clients and help them achieve their vision of financial success.


Job Summary

Responsibilities of the Trader include conducting ongoing trading and monitoring activities of the firm. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, possess exceptional problem solving and analytical skills and have a keen eye for detail. In addition, this person will assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of best-practice policies and procedures with the intention of increasing efficiency and accuracy of trading activities while ensuring compliance with industry guidelines and regulations.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Execute the trade process including fulfilling firm-wide daily trading requests and related activities
  • Complete trading activities while ensuring accuracy within the firm’s trade management system
  • Consult with Lead Trader to ensure best execution on non-standard trades requiring special handling
  • Investigate, research, and correct issues related to trading activities (escalate issues as needed)
  • Collaborate with Lead Trader and Investment Team to improve trading strategies
  • Complete all training to stay abreast of requirements for the financial industry
  • Deliver high-quality customer service to clients, analysts, advisors, and client support representatives by sharing expertise on trade-related topics
Requirements:

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited college
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, listening, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience in Microsoft CRM and / or the Tamarac suite of products a plus
  • Ability to collaborate in a professional and constructive manner while promoting teamwork
  • Desire and ability to achieve excellence on a small collegial team
  • Professional curiosity and desire to learn and develop at an industry-leading firm
  • Exhibits teamwork, remaining adaptable as daily needs fluctuate: quick to offer and seek help when appropriate

Salary and Benefits

Pay / benefits are competitive based on industry standards.

  • Pay will be based on experience. Performance reviewed 90 days from date of hire. Thereafter, performance is informally reviewed each calendar quarter and formally reviewed at year end.
  • Incentive compensation
  • Benefits include paid time off, health care, 401(k), life and long-term disability insurance
  • Partial and/or full financial support for professional accreditation/continuing education requirements and other education/training opportunities