Trading Specialist

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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.

As a Trading Specialist you will monitor trading activity across asset classes during 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 Derivatives, Advisory, P&S, Regulatory Reporting, Compliance, Customer Experience, Engineering, and with external Market Centers (Venues).

This role is based in our Chicago,IL and New York, NY, Menlo Park, CA, and Westlake, TX office(s), 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.

Shifts Available

8PM-5AM Friday-Tuesday

3:30AM-12:30PM Wednesday-Sunday

12:30PM-8:30PM Thursday and Friday 10AM-10PM Saturday and Sunday

9:00 AM – 8:00 PM ET, Friday–Monday

10:00 PM – 9:00 AM ET, Friday–Monday

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 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

2+ 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

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.

In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.

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 base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Base Pay Range

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)

$115,000

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$135,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$101,000

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$119,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)

$89,000

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$105,000 USD

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If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.

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