D.A. Davidson
Portfolio Administrator/Trader
4901 Libbie Mill East Blvd Ste 210, Richmond, VA 23230
On-site · Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026
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Summary: This individual works alongside other members of the Davidson Investment Advisors team, including Operations, Client Service, Business Development and Portfolio Management, in facilitating fixed income and equity investment strategy trades and professionally managing client portfolios.
Qualifications/Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or a related field • 2+ years of experience in equity and/or fixed income trading within an RIA, broker-dealer, trust company, or other financial services firm • Ability to work independently, think through complex problems, and provide thoughtful, solutions-oriented responses • High proficiency in Microsoft Office is required; advanced Excel capabilities are preferred. • Self-starter with excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment effectively • Detail-oriented with an ownership mentality towards the quality of your work • Collaborative mindset with a commitment to contributing to team success.
Duties: • Execute trades for fixed income and equity portfolios, including: o Build orders for individual accounts and block trading o Analyze current and prospective client portfolios to facilitate strategy implementation and tax loss harvesting o Maintain and update portfolios and portfolio models within our portfolio accounting system; implement and manage client trading restrictions o Facilitate communication of trade order allocation details between custodians and executing brokers; research/resolve discrepancies to ensure timely trade settlement • Perform post-trade compliance checks to ensure accuracy of data and compliance with portfolio rules • Drive initiatives to enhance efficiency and optimize workflows; proactively seek ways to improve the team’s processes • Perform any other duties and special projects as necessary Adhere to all the firm’s Code of Ethics and Policies and Procedures, as well as its Team Agreement, which is a commitment to the following behaviors: o Curiosity (avoid becoming defensive and remaining open to learning) o Accountability (taking 100% responsibility (no more; no less) for results; no blaming) o Candor (engaging in courageous truth-telling to increase power and speed in decisions) o Awareness (tapping every emotional and intuitional resource for decisions) o Passion (discovering and allowing people to do what they do best) o Appreciation (expressing gratitude and fostering a culture of sincere cooperation)
What we offer: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and perks including, but not limited to: • Medical, Dental and Vision • Company 401(k)and ESOP contribution • Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave • Paid holidays • Professional Development Opportunities • Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap) • Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles • Charitable gift-matching program • Davidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work. At D.A. Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. ACKNOWLEDGMENT Please answer all questions carefully. By submitting this application for employment, I certify that all of the above information is true and complete and I understand that any falsification or omission of information made by me may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in my termination of my employment at any time during the period of my employment, regardless of the amount of time that has passed. California applicants, please see D.A. Davidson’s California Resident Privacy Policy.