Trading Specialist
at Robinhood
Chicago, Lake Mary, Westlake, United States
Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all.
Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood and its subsidiaries and affiliates are lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.
With growth as the top priority...
The business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.
About the team + role
As a Senior Trading Specialist you will monitor trading activity across the overnight, extended hours, and regular sessions. You'll monitor the health of our FIX trading lines and liaise with external venues and market centers to take swift action to resolve issues that may affect our order flow. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to the customer experience and the continued growth of Robinhood. You'll be positioned for career growth and learning opportunities with responsibilities spanning multiple functions of middle office, customer communications and trading operations. The Ideal candidate should thrive in a fast paced environment where critical thinking and sound judgment are essential. You will manage risk, ensure deadlines and service levels are met, and comply with Firm policy, SEC rules, and FINRA regulations. Additionally, you will interact with other Robinhood Teams such as Securities Lending, P&S, Regulatory Reporting, Compliance, Customer Experience, Engineering, and with external Market Centers (Venues).
The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.
What you’ll do
- Execution of Written Supervisory Procedures to comply with all SEC and FINRA rules
- Order entry and trade execution of equity and stock 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.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
- 7-10 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
- This role requires the ability to work primary hours from 3:30 AM ET to 12:30 PM ET, with occasional flexibility to cover shifts at other times between 8:00 PM ET on Sunday and 8:00 PM ET on Friday. This schedule is essential to meet the demands of the position and may include early mornings as well as varying shifts throughout the workweek based on operational needs
What we offer
- Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
- 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
- Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
- Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
- Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
- Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
- Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits
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Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.
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We’re looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you’re ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission—we’d love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.
Robinhood embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. Please review the specific Robinhood Privacy Policy applicable to the country where you are applying.