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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.

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 Brokerage Operations team’s mission is to ensure a secure, scalable, and customer-first trading experience. We support Robinhood's equities trading product and are responsible for trade execution, corporate actions, and best execution. This highly specialized team plays a central role in safeguarding firm and customer interests.

As a Trading Lead on the team, you’ll supervise daily trading operations, guide strategic remediation efforts (such as SEVs), and influence the design and compliance of trading products and tooling. You will operate as a critical subject matter expert across Robinhood’s equity trading ecosystem, collaborating with product, engineering, and clearing teams to drive improvements and ensure excellence. This role is high-impact, high-visibility, and central to many of Robinhood’s most important trading initiatives!

This role is based in our Lake Mary, FL; New York, NY; Denver, CO; and Chicago, IL offices, 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

Leverage AI-driven initiatives to improve workflows, automate routine tasks, and enhance operational accuracy.
Serve as a subject matter expert during critical system outages or issues, participating in the weekly on-call rotation and remaining available outside standard business hours, including early mornings or late evenings, to ensure timely resolution
Mitigate firm and customer risk through intraday alert monitoring and proactively resolve account issues
Assist with supervision to ensure adherence to SEC and FINRA regulations, as well as written supervisory procedures
Monitor firm accounts, test accounts, trade corrections, and corporate actions
Manage our IPO Access Product
Support our Customer Experience team by conducting trade related research
Provide subject matter expertise and collaborate with business partners on strategic initiatives
Maintain detailed records in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and contribute to ongoing updates and improvements to SOPs and Help Center articles to ensure accuracy and clarity.

What you bring

5+ years of experience in trading operations or brokerage operations
Active Series 7, 63, and 24
Strong knowledge of trading operations, market mechanics, and the regulations that shape our business
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with comfort using data tools
Experience working with middle office brokerage software systems
High attention to detail, ownership mindset, and comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving environments
Exceptional communication skills and comfort serving as a liaison between operational and technical teams
Prior experience supervising or signing off on trading reports
Familiarity with IPO workflows and capital market operations
Experience in cross-functional product launch initiatives
Ability to work before and after market hours

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)

$102,000—$120,000 USD

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

$90,000—$106,000 USD

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

$80,000—$94,000 USD

Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.

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

Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.

Trading Operations Lead