D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee-owned company with a rich history spanning 90 years. We are dedicated to conducting our business in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and delivering outstanding service to our clients and each other. We support a friendly, open and supportive culture, and encourage candid communication and productive engagement that make our companies and each of us better. Just as we work to improve our clients’ financial well-being, we also work to strengthen local communities—and giving back is one of our core values. You can learn more about our company culture and impact in our latest annual report.

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.

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