Trading Specialist II
KestraAustin, Texas, United States
Posted February 18, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Kestra is an open‑source orchestration platform that simplifies both scheduled and event‑driven workflows by applying Infrastructure‑as‑Code principles to data, process, and microservice orchestration. The platform supports a broad range of data‑engineering, data‑ops, and dev‑ops use cases—including ETL/ELT pipelines, machine‑learning model deployment, and CI/CD pipelines—through a language‑agnostic toolset built on Java and Python. What sets Kestra apart is its declarative YAML interface, which lets business stakeholders co‑author workflows directly from the UI while automatically synchronizing code and UI changes, ensuring that orchestration logic remains consistent and version‑controlled. With a strong open‑source community and a culture that encourages collaboration between developers and domain experts, Kestra empowers teams to build reliable, auditable workflows with confidence.
Job Description
Kestra Financial is seeking a Trading Specialist II to assist Financial Professionals with trade related needs while mitigating firm and client risk. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, has a service mindset, and understands how the markets work.
Requirements
- Comply with all regulatory rules, written desktop procedures/standard operating procedures and company policies.
- Communicate effectively with the Kestra Financial Professionals and with internal staff.
- Assist external and internal partners with complex transactions, correcting trade breaks, trade corrections, and research/inquiries needed to service our Financial Professionals.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits with a large employer (over 1600 employees nationwide)
- 401(k), health insurance, and a competitive benefits package
- Work in a supportive, collaborative environment committed to professional excellence
- Opportunities for training, development, and long-term growth within the firm
- Tuition reimbursement for qualified expenses