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Falcon Wealth Planning, Inc.
Director of Trading
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What they do
A Securities or Commodities Trader trades securities or commodities electronically or on a trade or auction floor such as a stock exchange. Securities include stocks and bonds; commodities include products such as oil, gold, or corn. Monitors financial markets and the performance and price of different securities. Negotiates prices and terms for a sale or trade.
$151,552 / year median in California
+4% projected growth
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You must apply through this link, you may need to copy and paste : https://ats.rippling.com/falcon-wealth-planning-careers/jobs/d891abb2-aa5a-4888-8547-29b7f8ed86ea Falcon Wealth Planning is a fee-only, fiduciary wealth management firm committed to putting clients' best interests first. As a non-commission-based firm, we provide objective, conflict-free financial advice grounded in integrity, transparency, and long-term relationships. Our team of Certified Financial Planner™ professionals delivers comprehensive financial planning and investment management services, including retirement planning, tax strategies, estate planning coordination, and portfolio management. We pride ourselves on combining disciplined strategy with a personalized client experience. At Falcon, we value accountability, high performance, collaboration, and continuous growth. We are building a team of driven professionals who take ownership of their work, strive for excellence, and contribute to a culture rooted in trust and results. Position Summary The Director of Trading is responsible for the strategic leadership of Falcon's trading department. This role oversees portfolio implementation, trade execution, rebalancing, investment operations, and trading technology while building a collaborative, high-performing team capable of supporting the firm's continued growth. Trading Leadership- Lead all daily trading operations across discretionary client portfolios.
- Oversee rebalancing, model implementation, cash management, tax-loss harvesting, and portfolio transitions.
- Ensure best execution, compliance, and operational excellence.
- Develop scalable trading strategies and workflows. Team Leadership & Culture
- Lead, mentor, and coach a high-performing trading team. This is a hands on role, with high team involvement, mentoring, coaching, motivating and supporting the team
- Strengthen team dynamics through collaboration, trust, accountability, and open communication.
- Foster cross-training, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
- Recruit, develop, and retain top talent while creating clear career paths.
- Promote a positive culture focused on service, innovation, and continuous improvement. Advisor & Executive Partnership
- Partner closely with Financial Advisors to implement investment strategies.
- Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, staffing, technology, and operational improvements.
- Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and present key departmental metrics. Process Improvement & Technology
- Identify and implement workflow improvements and automation opportunities.
- Serve as Falcon's Orion Advisor Technology and Orion Eclipse Trading subject matter expert.
- Evaluate AI and technology enhancements that improve scalability and efficiency. Vendor Management
- Manage relationships with Orion, Charles Schwab, Fidelity, and other key vendors.
- Negotiate contracts and recommend technology enhancements. Required Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years of trading experience within a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA).
- Minimum 3 years leading or managing a trading team.
- Extensive Orion Advisor Technology and Orion Eclipse Trading experience.
- Strong knowledge of discretionary portfolio management, tax-efficient trading, and portfolio rebalancing. Salesforce experience
- Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
- Bachelor's degree required. Preferred Qualifications
CFA, CFP
®, or Series 65/7/66.- Experience supporting RIAs with $1B+ in assets. What Success Looks Like
- Build a collaborative, high-performing trading team.
- Improve operational efficiency through automation and standardized processes.
- Strengthen advisor partnerships and enhance service delivery.
- Develop scalable systems that support Falcon's continued growth.