Trade Operations Associate
Role Overview
Crestwood Advisors is a fast-growing, independent, fee-only Registered Investment Advisor overseeing $8+ billion in assets under management.
With offices in Boston, Fairfield County (CT), and Providence (RI), Crestwood provides high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth and investment management solutions.
We are seeking to add a Trade Operations Associate to join our Boston based team.
The Trader role sits at the center of the investment process, supporting Portfolio Management, Research, Operations and Wealth Management teams while collaborating closely with our Senior Trader.
The ideal candidate is motivated and intellectually curious with a passion for investment markets and 2+ years of trading or investment operations experience.
This is a hybrid position – 3 days in office/2 days remote.
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Qualifications
- 1+ years’ relevant experience in trading, investment operations or portfolio support.
- Strong technological aptitude with the ability to work across multiple platforms to ensure data accuracy and operational integrity.
- Experience with electronic trading and portfolio systems (e.g., RedBlack, Eclipse) strongly preferred.
- Exposure to VBA or other analytical tools is a plus.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple workflows simultaneously.
- Progress toward the CFA designation is a plus.
- The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $75,000-$85,000 base salary compensation range. Actual base pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education.
- The firm will also consider support for further education and/or industry designations. Our culture rewards personal growth opportunities from strong performance.
- #LI-JS1 Crestwood Advisors is part of the Focus Financial Partners’ network firm community. As part of the partnership, Crestwood Advisors remains independently operated but gains the support of a broader organization. Whether focused on growth, enhancing capabilities, or planning for the future, being part of Focus means you are part of something larger while still working in an entrepreneurial, firm-led environment.
- Crestwood Advisors is part of the Focus Financial Partners’ network firm community. As part of the partnership, Crestwood Advisors remains independently operated but gains the support of a broader organization. Whether focused on growth, enhancing capabilities, or planning for the future, being part of Focus means you are part of something larger while still working in an entrepreneurial, firm-led environment.
About Focus Financial Partners
Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.
Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.
Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].
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Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with electronic trading and portfolio systems (e.g., RedBlack, Eclipse) strongly preferred.
- Exposure to VBA or other analytical tools is a plus.
- Progress toward the CFA designation is a plus.
- The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $75,000-$85,000 base salary compensation range. Actual base pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education.
About Focus Financial Partners
Private fiduciary financial-services holding company operating wealth, family-office, business-management, and advisor-solution firms for clients and advisors.
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