Stock Plan Services Trade Desk Associate

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. Review, process, and release brokerage trades, primarily for stock plan services, including RSU vesting, Rule 10b5-1 trading instructions, ESPP events, stock option exercises, and individual or block equity trades .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $55,300 - $76,075 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in brokerage operations, including trade processing, reconciliation, and exception resolution, with a strong focus on stock plan services and equity trading. Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills to manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced trading environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

FINRA Series 7 RegistrationStock Plan Services ExperienceTrade Processing and ReconciliationOptions Trading KnowledgeMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Trade ProcessingReconciliationException ResolutionEquity TradingFixed Income ProductsMunicipal SecuritiesOptions TradingRSU VestingESPP TransactionsRule 10b5-1 Trading Instructions

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Pershing NetX360Microsoft OfficeSharePoint

Certifications & Qualifications

FINRA Fingerprinting

Industry Keywords

Brokerage OperationsTrade ErrorsClient AccommodationsOperational RisksService Center RequestsCorporate ActionsEquitiesETFsMutual FundsCompliance Inquiries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review, process, and release brokerage trades, primarily for stock plan services, including RSU vesting, Rule 10b5-1 trading instructions, ESPP events, stock option exercises, and individual or block equity trades
Execute and monitor Not Held orders; coordinate with clearing firms
Reconcile trade executions, allocations, and transaction activity across brokerage trading platforms
Research and resolve trade errors, corrections, exceptions, and client accommodations
Determine corrective actions and associated firm expenses according to established procedures
Review and manage daily stock plan margin notices, Service Center Requests, voluntary corporate action requests, and other time-sensitive brokerage operations
Support additional brokerage products, including equities, fixed income, options, ETFs, and mutual funds
Guide registered representatives on stock plan trading requirements and block trade submissions
Partner with Supervision, Compliance, Operations, and management on escalations, client complaints, internal reviews, audits, regulatory inquiries, and documentation requests
Identify operational risks and process improvement opportunities
Monitor outstanding trade-related requests and prioritize daily activities
Support brokerage service team training
Communicate recurring trade errors, operational exceptions, and service trends to management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of two years of experience in financial services required
Active FINRA Series 7 registration required
FINRA Fingerprinting required
Direct experience with stock plan services, equity trading, and brokerage operations, including trade processing, reconciliation, and exception resolution
Working knowledge of options trading markets, fixed income products, municipal securities, and related brokerage trading processes
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and SharePoint
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to independently manage competing priorities, resolve escalated issues, and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced trading environment
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable, including CPT/OPT
Reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection and a suitable home workspace required for remote work
What Will Set You Apart: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline
What Will Set You Apart: Experience supporting stock plan services back-office trading operations, including RSU vesting, ESPP transactions, stock option exercises, and Rule 10b5-1 trading instructions
What Will Set You Apart: Experience with Pershing NetX360 or comparable brokerage trading and clearing platforms
What Will Set You Apart: Direct trading experience with fixed income securities, municipal bonds, options, ETFs, or mutual funds
What Will Set You Apart: Experience researching complex trade corrections, reconciling transactions across multiple trading platforms, and supporting brokerage supervision or compliance inquiries
What Will Set You Apart: Experience providing technical guidance or training to registered representatives and brokerage service teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play
Bonus program opportunity for non-sales positions
Necessary computer equipment provided
Flexible work environment
Fluid career paths and internal mobility opportunities