Corporate Actions Specialist

About the team + role

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. 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 Clearing Operations team’s mission is to deliver reliable, precise, and scalable post-trade support for Robinhood’s brokerage and clearing operations, with a focus on accuracy, transparency, and operational excellence.

As a Corporate Actions Associate, you’ll ensure the accurate and timely processing of a wide variety of corporate action events—from dividends and reorganizations to class actions and securities lending—playing a vital role in safeguarding customer accounts and reducing financial exposure. You’ll partner closely with internal teams, counterparties, and vendors to deliver seamless operational outcomes!

This role is based in our Lake Mary, FL or Chicago, IL office with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.

At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.

What you’ll do

● Manage end-to-end processing for domestic and international corporate actions, including dividends, mergers, rights issues, reorganizations, and tender offers across multiple markets and instruments
● Handle stock loan activity and adjustments, ensuring accurate records for borrowers and lenders
● Track and resolve open liabilities using DTCC platforms like SMART Track and Claims Connect
● Partner with custodians, DTCC, vendors, and internal teams to validate event details and resolve exceptions
● Post corrections, adjustments, and journal entries in our proprietary brokerage systems
● Troubleshoot time-sensitive issues and collaborate across teams to implement quick resolutions
● Continuously enhance internal documentation and workflows to scale efficiently

What you bring

● 3–5 years of experience in brokerage operations or back-office environments
● Experience with international corporate actions, including mandatory and voluntary events
● Proficiency in SWIFT messaging and ISO 20022 standards
● Familiarity with fixed income instruments and treasury securities, including their asset servicing workflows
● Experience with liability claims and stock loan counterparties
● Skilled in using platforms like Claims Connect, DTCC CA Web, or similar
● Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through and accountability
● Strong communication and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
● Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
● SIE or Series 7 license (or willingness to obtain shortly after joining)
● Bonus points if you have experience with global markets, including coordination with custodians and depositories in EMEA or APAC
● Bonus points if you've worked with automation tools or workflow systems in corporate actions
● Bonus points if you're interested in emerging asset classes like digital assets or tokenized securities

What we offer

● 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
● 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