Position Overview
The Trading Manager will lead the trading function at Perigon Wealth Management and be responsible for developing and driving implementation of scalable trading processes across the firm that ensure accuracy, efficiency and compliant trading execution in line with the firm’s investment strategies and client goals. You will be responsible for leading trading team meetings, mentoring and providing ongoing learning opportunities for traders on the team. You will work closely with the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and advisory teams to maintain optimal portfolio management, ensure efficient execution of daily trades, and monitor market conditions. This position requires a deep understanding of financial markets, the Orion/Eclipse trading platform, compliance regulations, and portfolio management.
Position Title: Trading Manager
Department: Investments
Location: Remote
Employment Status: Full-time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Effective Date: 5/2025
Company Overview
Perigon Wealth Management is a rapidly growing independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) based in San Francisco, CA. We manage approximately $9 billion in client assets as a fee-based fiduciary. In addition to our headquarters in San Francisco, we have offices nationwide including Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Delaware, Georgia and Florida with plans for significant near-term growth and expansion into new markets.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Maintains and continually improves upon trading systems, processes, tools, and software used by the firm to optimize operational efficiency.
- Trains new hires on Perigon trading processes and works with newly acquired advisory teams to ensure successful transition to Perigon trading practices
- Implement and monitor best execution practices to minimize trading costs and enhance the firm’s execution efficiency.
- Monitor portfolio positions to ensure that they align with the firm’s investment guidelines and strategies.
- Manages key Perigon trading processes of ongoing portfolio review reports (e.g. weekly cash review, quarterly rebalancing and tax loss harvesting reviews) to Advisor teams.
- Perform managerial responsibilities including but not limited to, 1 on 1 meetings with direct reports, annual performance reviews, PTO approval, hiring process, etc.
Skills and Required Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
- Series 7/63 certifications preferred
- Advanced knowledge of Orion Eclipse trading software
- Team management experience
- Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in investment management, trading, or related roles within an RIA, asset management firm, hedge fund, or similar financial institution.
- Strong knowledge of trading practices, portfolio management, and execution across various asset classes (equities, fixed income, derivatives, etc.).
- Familiarity with compliance regulations and industry best practices (e.g., SEC, FINRA).
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
Compensation
We value our colleagues and recognize the importance of maintaining a high-quality team to deliver the level of care and type of service experience our clients and advisors are accustomed to. To that end, we look for individuals that share our passion for service. Additionally, we are pleased to offer a competitive compensation package.
- Ability to earn an annual discretionary bonus
- Company Health, Vision, Life & Dental insurance
- Remote work location
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
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