Trader II - Equity & Fixed-Income

Edward Jones seeks a Trader II to execute and support equity and fixed-income trades for individual investors and small businesses. In this role, you will manage order flow, ensure timely and accurate execution, monitor market conditions, and help optimize pricing while adhering to firm, regulatory, and risk controls. You will collaborate closely with financial advisors and operations teams, resolve trade issues, and support portfolio and cash management. Edward Jones offers comprehensive training, licensing support, competitive compensation, and growth opportunities in a client-first, relationship-driven culture.

Responsibilities

• Execute equity and fixed-income trades accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor markets and order flow to seek best execution within firm and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with financial advisors to support client investment strategies and cash needs.
• Use OMS and market data platforms to manage, route, and allocate orders.
• Ensure compliance with SEC, FINRA, and firm risk policies in all trading activities.
• Identify and resolve trade breaks, settlement issues, and discrepancies with operations teams.
• Support portfolio and cash management activities for client accounts.
• Document and escalate unusual trading activity or risk issues as required.
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance trading efficiency and client outcomes.
• Participate in ongoing training and licensing/continuing education requirements.

Required Skills

• Equity trading
• Fixed-income trading
• Order management systems (OMS)
• Market data platforms (Bloomberg/Refinitiv)
• Trade execution and allocation
• Risk management
• Regulatory and compliance knowledge (FINRA/SEC)
• Portfolio and cash management support
• Excel and analytical skills
• Trade reconciliation