Inst. Trade Administrator, GEIB

Job Description Summary

Under direct supervision, utilizes specialized knowledge of trading systems and front-office workflows to support equity trading operations. Performs daily reconciliation of trade inventories across multiple systems, ensuring accuracy of positions, balances, and trade flows. Actively supports traders with order execution, routing, allocations, and issue resolution.
Serves as a key resource for OMS functionality, including Flex OMS, supporting system workflows, trade lifecycle management, and enhancements. Applies knowledge of FIX protocol and market connectivity to assist with order flow, routing, and troubleshooting trading issues. Monitors market access activity and controls to ensure efficient and accurate order handling.
Leverages experience with Raptor and other trading/monitoring tools to support trade oversight, system workflows, and operational efficiency. Works closely with traders, technology teams, and vendors to improve system performance, test updates, and implement new features.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports execution, routing, and allocation of equity orders in coordination with trading desks
• Monitors and reconciles trade activity, positions, and balances across systems
• Serves as a subject matter resource for Flex OMS, including workflows, trade management, and system functionality
• Utilizes FIX protocol knowledge to support order flow, connectivity, and troubleshooting between trading systems and counterparties
• Performs market access monitoring using tools such as Raptor, ensuring proper order routing, controls, and real-time issue identification
• Uses Raptor and related systems to monitor trading activity, identify exceptions, and support operational risk controls
• Partners with traders to resolve trade breaks, system issues, and operational inefficiencies in real time
• Performs functional testing of OMS enhancements, upgrades, and vendor releases, ensuring alignment with trading needs
• Assists with system configurations such as account setup, trade allocations, and security master updates
• Collaborates with technology and vendors to improve system performance and user experience
• Supports front-office processes including trade lifecycle management, order handling, and post-trade workflows
• Responds to trader and client inquiries related to trade activity and system functionality
• Maintains accurate and timely trade records while ensuring operational best practices

Knowledge of

• Company’s working structure, policies, mission, and strategies.
• Fundamental trading strategies and market characteristics in equities/options.
• Fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of equity trading including reconciliation experience.
• Principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations.
• Financial markets and products.

Skill in

• Fundamental math and analytics sufficient for quantitative and analytical analysis.
• Identifying relationships, drawing logical conclusions, and interpreting results.
• Using technical/professional knowledge as well as interpersonal and sales skills to obtain customers’ commitment to ideas, services, or products.
• Identifying, troubleshooting and escalating application problems.
• Adapting procedures to conform with changing business and/or system requirements.
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software application to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, and spreadsheets.

Ability to

• Read, interpret, analyze and apply information from industry data.
• Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with critical deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with all organizational levels including traders and clients.
• Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Project a positive, professional image both internal and with external business contacts.
• Convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents.

Education/Previous Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required, as well as a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• OR ~
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.

Licenses/Certifications

• SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied.
• FINRA Series 7 & 57 Licenses, or the ability to obtain within 6 (six) months of hire date.

Education

Bachelor’s: Accounting (Required), Bachelor’s: Business Administration (Required), Bachelor’s: Finance (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - 13 months to 3 years

Certifications

Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Salary Range

$70,000.00-$120,000.00

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Resident

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. 
We expect our associates at all levels to:
•  Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
•  Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
•  Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
•  Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
•  Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.  When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.