Trading Specialist

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