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WHO are we looking for?

CAPTRUST is seeking an Institutional Trader to join our dynamic cross-functional Centralized Trading group in Raleigh, NC. The Trader will be an integral member of our Institutional Trading team responsible for implementing portfolios to their Investment Policy Statement and coordinating trades across CAPTRUST’s pension plan, endowment, and foundation clients. This junior-level role will primarily support Institutional Trading, while, over time, cross training and collaborating with other business lines within Centralized Trading.

• Manage the Institutional Trade queue by generating trade recommendations to facilitate internal stakeholder requests, create trade tickets and letters of direction, verify asset targets versus Investment Policy, enter trades into an OMS, partner directly with custodians to implement trades for discretionary accounts, plan and assist in implementing trades and money movement for non-discretionary accounts ensuring that varied and complex fund, manager, and custodian settlement dates, notification requirements, and cutoff times are followed
• Support a trading inbox and follow up on inquiries in a timely manner; serve as a resource to internal and external partners; collaborate and communicate regularly with internal OCIO, Consulting, Client Service, Advisor, Portfolio Accounting, and Compliance teams and external custodians, asset managers, and plan sponsors
• Interpret and analyze transactions to perform daily reconciliation of trades and money movement with custodians and asset managers in accordance with organizational procedures. Mitigate risk by identifying issues in a timely manner and working with partners to correct issues as they arise
• Ensure fair and efficient execution of Institutional trades at CAPTRUST custodians through the CAPTRUST trading platforms
• Assist or run point on important projects and ad-hoc requests from both internal and external partners as needed
• Assist in updating and maintaining information systems

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a four-year college degree
• 3+ years’ experience working with a Trading OMS or Rebalancer system

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• A student of the markets who understands operational aspects of asset/money movement, and trading attributes of different investment types
• Intermediate Power BI
•  Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate Excel (vlookup, hlookup, pivot tables, some macro work)
• Intermediate knowledge of investment concepts, practices, and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure on multiple tasks concurrently, meeting tight deadlines, balancing frequent interruptions, and changing priorities
• Work independently with limited direction as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Handle high stakes situations and provide a high level of service in a calm, professional, and efficient 

WHAT can you expect from your career at CAPTRUST?

Our colleagues, like our clients, tend to stay with CAPTRUST for years. There's a reason for it; it's a great culture in which to work and grow. We all work together, each of us motivating those around us with our commitment to high standards. At CAPTRUST, expect a fully stocked break room, fun employee events, and a quality team surrounding you with opportunities for personal growth.

Our Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team. Some benefits include:

• Employee ownership opportunities
• Brick Bonus success sharing program
• Comprehensive health coverage + Virgin Pulse wellness platform
• 401(k) program with a 5% employer match + financial planning for colleagues

WHERE will you be working?

4208 Six Forks Rd #1700 | Raleigh, NC 27609 (Preferred) or Any CAPTRUST Office 

Due to the nature of the role, this is not a remote or work from home position. #LI-Onsite

HOW do we build a world class organization one brick at a time?

We make it a priority to hire those who have a commitment to service, a real interest in other people, and a passion to continuously improve. Simply put: the difference at CAPTRUST is the quality of our people and depth of our bench. If you are ready to make your mark, we want to talk to you.

Are you the next brick?

To get it done the CAPTRUST Way , an individual should exhibit the following characteristics:

• Ability to build successful, collaborative, and trusting relationships
• Instinctive aptitude for consistently creating accurate, concise, respectful, and easy-to-understand verbal and written communications conveying complex information
• A strong sense of urgency about getting work done and solving problems to achieve results that benefit our clients and colleagues, even when faced with challenges
• Inherent desire to give back to our communities and enrich the lives of those around us
• An other-centered mindset
• Integrity through maintaining objectivity

EEO/Diversity Statement:

At CAPTRUST, we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment where ALL colleagues feel authentically seen, respected, and supported.

CAPTRUST is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status and registered domestic partner status, citizenship status, military and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. CAPTRUST makes all employment decisions without regard to these protected statuses and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination.#associate