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Position Summary Focus Partners Wealth is seeking a Portfolio Trader to join our team! The Portfolio Trader works on the Centralized Portfolio Management Team. The Portfolio Trader’s primary responsibility is to manage all portfolio/investment related activities for their respective wealth management teams.  They are responsible for implementing the investment strategy, managing appropriate cash balances, and identifying opportunities for rebalancing, portfolio improvement, and tax loss harvesting. A successful Portfolio Traders will conduct all daily, weekly, and monthly portfolio reviews. Focus provides team members the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. Our hybrid model is defined as 3 days in office work required per week, while giving team members the option to work remotely 2 days per week, or as assigned by their team leader. Primary Responsibilities Deep understanding of our investment philosophy and the investments we use. Responsible for setting up clients in rebalancing software and updating targets when a client’s allocation changes. Run rebalancing software to identify client portfolios that are out of balance and to determine what action, if any, should be taken. Cash Flow Planning and Cash Management: Manage appropriate minimum and max cash thresholds as well as recurring contributions and distributions. Confirm accuracy of a client’s cash needs with advisory team on a periodic basis. Propose and execute plans for RMDs and any account cash flows. Perform review of cash to be invested or generated.                  Appropriately manage cash flow of accounts to provide for timely collection of fees. Provide and execute recommended action plans to collect on any outstanding uncollected fees. Identify opportunities to harvest losses as well as opportunities to switch to a more tax-efficient (or more preferred) investment vehicle. Develops recommendations for client accounts for which we do not maintain discretion. Provide superior, friendly and knowledgeable service by telephone and e-mail with financial advisors  Effectively prioritize work to meet trade deadlines and service level agreements Qualifications Two years of experience in financial services required Experience working with RIAs and Independent Financial Advisors a plus. Bachelor’s degree.  Equity and mutual fund trading experience and familiarity with Pershing, Charles Schwab Institutional, Fidelity Institutional, or TD Ameritrade Institutional a plus. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Applications Orion Software, Envestnet Software or Custodian website experience preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills.  Desire to take ownership and provide the best customer service in the industry Energetic self-starter with an extremely positive, can-do attitude Strong organization skills with exceptional attention to detail Must work well in a team environment, supporting others and filling in as necessary Must be able to prioritize and switch tasks as needed This position is an exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $75,000-$80,000 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. #LI-CB1 Focus Partners Wealth is an organization of wealth, asset, and business management re