[Hiring] Trading Specialist @Robinhood

Role Description

Join us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers, sharp problem-solvers, and builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency; it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.

The Trading Operations team is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant trade execution across all supported asset classes while protecting customers and the firm. The team partners closely with Engineering, Compliance, Customer Experience, and external market centers to maintain system stability and trading integrity during all market sessions.

As a Trading Specialist, you will:

  • Monitor live trading activity across overnight, extended hours, and regular market sessions.
  • Support the health of Robinhood’s trading infrastructure.
  • Investigate and resolve trading issues.
  • Coordinate responses to system or venue disruptions.
  • Communicate clearly with internal teams and external partners.

This role offers hands-on exposure to trading operations, risk management, and customer-impacting decisions, with meaningful opportunities for learning and career growth!

This role is remote but will be tied to a local Robinhood office in New York, NY, Lake Mary, FL, Chicago, IL, or Denver, CO.

Shifts Available:

  • Work Schedule 1 (all times are EST):
    • Tuesday 11:30AM - 8:30PM
    • Thursday 11:30AM - 8:30PM
    • Saturday 9AM - 9PM
    • Sunday 9AM - 9PM
  • Work Schedule 2 (all times are EST):
    • Monday 8PM - 5AM
    • Thursday 8PM - 5AM
    • Saturday 9PM - 9AM
    • Sunday 9PM - 9AM

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
  • 3-5 years working in a broker-dealer operations/trading environment
  • FINRA Series 7 required
  • FINRA 57 license required
  • Strong understanding of brokerage operation functions
  • Self-starter with ability to work independently
  • Strong communication and analytical skills
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and adapt to a changing environment

Requirements

  • Execution of Written Supervisory Procedures to comply with all SEC and FINRA rules
  • Order entry and trade execution of equity and option orders
  • Resolution of trade inquiries
  • Monitor trading activity, firm accounts, corporate actions, and identify and resolve problems associated with trades
  • Monitor health of routing systems and Venues, and interact with Venues as required
  • Coordinate response for system, trading, and communications (SEV) related issues
  • Engage with cross functional teams (Product, Engineering, Compliance) on product development and problem solving

Benefits

  • Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
  • Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
  • Best-in-class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
  • Access to the Robinhood Employee Fund that gives eligible US employees the opportunity to invest in a private employee fund that provides exposure to Robinhood Ventures funds
  • Access to the best AI tools on the market and continuous AI skill-building for every employee, technical or not
  • Lifestyle wallet — a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more
  • Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits
  • Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
  • Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces
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