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Remote Head Trader jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed trading teams operating in hedge funds, proprietary trading, and fintech. Employers hiring remotely right now include BlackRock, LBM Advantage, and EQT Corporation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About the Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Centralized Trader & Portfolio Analyst to join our growing investment operations team.
This is a fully remote position supporting financial advisors across our organization, with a primary focus on securities trading, portfolio rebalancing, and investment analysis.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, comfortable working independently, and experienced in managing trading activity across multiple client accounts.
Prior hands-on experience with LPL Financial's ClientWorks Rebalancer is mandatory. We're looking for someone who already understands the platform and can hit the ground running.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the technical and analytical side of wealth management and wants to play an important role in supporting a growing national advisory firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute and oversee daily trading activity across client accounts, predominantly relating to custom model portfolio rebalances, tax-loos harvesting, and occassional ETF and mutual funds review and selection.
- Manage portfolio rebalancing using LPL ClientWorks Rebalancer, ensuring trades are executed accurately and efficiently.
- Monitor client portfolios for allocation drift, cash balances, investment restrictions, and rebalancing opportunities.
- Analyze portfolio allocations, holdings, performance, and risk exposures to help support investment decisions.
- Work closely with financial advisors to implement portfolio changes, investment strategies, and model updates.
- Assist with portfolio transitions, cash management, and the investment of new client assets.
- Review trade activity for accuracy and help resolve trading discrepancies or operational issues.
- Coordinate with custodians, trading platforms, and internal teams to ensure smooth execution and settlement.
- Identify opportunities to improve trading workflows, operational efficiencies, and portfolio management processes.
- Maintain accurate records and follow established trading procedures and compliance requirements.
- Support the continued development and expansion of Perennial's centralized trading capabilities.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in securities trading, portfolio rebalancing, investment operations, or a closely related role within the financial services industry.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with LPL ClientWorks Rebalancer. This is a firm requirement and candidates without this experience will not be considered.
- Active FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, or qualifying equivalent registrations where applicable.
- Strong understanding of investment products, including stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and fixed income.
- Experience with portfolio allocation, trading workflows, and rebalancing methodologies.
- Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial services technology.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting multiple financial advisors within an independent RIA, hybrid RIA, or broker-dealer.
- Familiarity with additional custodial platforms, particularly LPL, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
- Experience with portfolio management and rebalancing systems such as iRebal or Orion.
- Experience with model portfolio implementation, tax-aware trading, and portfolio transition management.
- Familiarity with investment performance reporting and portfolio analytics.
- Experience helping improve or scale centralized trading operations.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package designed to attract and retain talented professionals.
- Annual base salary depending on qualifications and experience.
- Eligibility for a discretionary performance-based bonus.
- Fully remote work environment.
- Benefits and paid time off in accordance with company policies and eligibility requirements.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment within a growing national organization.
About Perennial Financial Services
Perennial Financial Services is a nationally recognized, independent wealth management firm serving individuals, families, and businesses across the country. Founded in 2004, we've grown into a multibillion-dollar organization supporting more than 50 financial advisors across multiple states.
Our success has been built around a simple philosophy: provide advisors with the independence to run their businesses while giving them the technology, resources, and support they need to thrive.
We're proud of our collaborative culture, entrepreneurial mindset, and commitment to doing what's right for our clients and advisors. As we continue to grow, we're looking for talented professionals who want to contribute to that success and help us build an even stronger organization.
Why Join Perennial?
At Perennial, we believe our people are one of our greatest assets.
We're large enough to provide meaningful resources, sophisticated technology, and opportunities for professional growth, but still small enough that individual contributions make a real difference.
You'll have the opportunity to work directly with experienced financial professionals, contribute to the continued development of our trading operations, and help support a firm that's constantly looking for ways to improve.
We value initiative, accountability, collaboration, and people who take pride in their work. If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and being part of a growing organization, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief overview of your experience with LPL ClientWorks Rebalancer, including how you've used the platform in your current or previous roles.
Please note: Prior hands-on experience with LPL ClientWorks Rebalancer and the required securities licenses are mandatory for consideration.
Perennial Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- professional securities trading or portfolio rebalancing: 3 years (Preferred)
- direct, hands-on experience using LPL ClientWorks Rebalancer: 1 year (Required)
- working with an RIA, hybrid RIA, or broker-dealer: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote head trader jobs.
- Five or more years of trading experience with demonstrated desk or book management responsibility
- Deep knowledge of execution strategies, order flow, and market microstructure
- FINRA Series 57 and Series 7 licenses, with Series 24 preferred for supervisory roles
- Proficiency in trading platforms, order management systems, and real-time risk tools
- Strong quantitative skills including statistical analysis, pricing models, and risk metrics
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field
Tips for Your Remote Head Trader Job Search
Document your trading results concretely
Remote employers can't observe you on a trading floor, so your application needs to show measurable outcomes. Prepare a clear record of strategies used, asset classes traded, risk parameters managed, and returns generated. Numbers replace presence in a remote hiring process.
Demonstrate async communication skills upfront
Remote head traders coordinate with risk officers, portfolio managers, and compliance teams entirely through written channels. Show this in your application materials and cover note. Clear, precise written communication signals you can operate without real-time floor dialogue.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote head trader openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your strategy focus and apply directly. Applying early to well-matched roles gives you an edge before postings fill.
Get fluent in remote execution platforms
Remote trading employers screen for hands-on proficiency with execution management systems, order management platforms, and risk dashboards used by distributed teams. Knowing the specific tools a firm uses, and being able to speak to them in an interview, removes a common remote-hiring hesitation.
Remote Head Trader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote head trader job?
Remote head trader roles go to candidates who can demonstrate strong self-direction, disciplined risk management, and clear written communication without relying on a trading floor environment. Remote-first prop trading firms and fintech companies prioritize candidates with a verifiable book of trading history, proficiency with remote execution platforms, and the ability to coordinate with distributed risk and compliance teams asynchronously. A demonstrable edge in strategy development sets candidates apart.
Which companies hire remote head traders?
Employers currently hiring remote head traders include BlackRock, LBM Advantage, and EQT Corporation, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first proprietary trading firms, fintech companies, and distributed asset management teams that have built infrastructure to support fully remote trading operations.
Can you get a remote head trader job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level head trader roles are rare because the position demands independent judgment with limited on-site oversight from day one. Candidates without experience can open doors by building a documented trading history through personal accounts, completing recognized certifications like the Series 57, and targeting smaller remote-first prop firms that run structured training programs for self-starter candidates.
Do you need a degree for remote head trader jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated trading performance, risk management results, and platform proficiency heavily alongside or instead of formal credentials. A strong quantitative background, proficiency with execution management systems, and evidence of consistent strategy results often carry more weight than a degree for remote head trader candidates, particularly at prop trading firms and fintech companies.
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