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At a glance
Robinhood is hiring a Trading Specialist in Chicago, IL; Denver, CO +2. It is a full-time role in Finance, Banking & Accounting, asking for at least 3 years of experience, first listed on November 1. The advertised pay is $115,000–$135,000 a year. The description mentions Apache Spark. Robinhood has 99 other openings in the US, 24 of them in Chicago, IL. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 67 Finance & Banking openings in Chicago, IL today; the typical one asks for 5 years and advertises about $135,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Robinhood advertises $115,000 to $135,000 a year, a midpoint of $125,000 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 60% of the 58 finance & banking jobs in Illinois that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $133,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Illinois tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Robinhood
Robinhood has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 7 states. Most are in software & IT (29), product & design (17) and customer service (14). The biggest locations are Menlo Park, CA (67), New York, NY (61) and Chicago, IL (25). None of them is fully remote, 7% are open to entry-level candidates and 100% show pay. We collect Robinhood's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Greenhouse), never from job boards or agencies.
The employer's advert
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Join us in building the future of finance.
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 Trading Operations team is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant trade execution across all supported asset classes while protecting customers and the firm. The team partners closely with Engineering, Compliance, Customer Experience, and external market centers to maintain system stability and trading integrity during all market sessions. Robinhood has now introduced 24/7 trading and this hire will help support this new function.
As a Trading Specialist, you will monitor live trading activity across overnight, extended hours, and regular market sessions while supporting the health of Robinhood’s trading infrastructure. You’ll investigate and resolve trading issues, coordinate responses to system or venue disruptions, and communicate clearly with internal teams and external partners. This role offers hands-on exposure to trading operations, risk management, and customer-impacting decisions, with meaningful opportunities for learning and career growth!
This role is remote but will be tied to a local Robinhood office in New York, NY, Lake Mary, FL, Chicago, IL, or Denver, CO.
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:
Work Schedule 1 (all times are EST):
Tuesday 11:30AM - 8:30PM
Thursday 11:30AM - 8:30PM
Saturday 9AM - 9PM
Sunday 9AM - 9PM
Work Schedule 2 (all times are EST):
Friday 9pm - Sat 9am (Friday overnight to Saturday)
Sat 9pm - Sun 9am (Saturday overnight to Sunday)
Sunday 8pm - Mon 5am (Sunday overnight to Monday)
Wednesday 8pm - Thurs 5am (Wednesday overnight to Thursday)
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
- 3-5 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.
- Access to the Robinhood Employee Fund that gives eligible US employees the opportunity to invest in a private employee fund that provides exposure to Robinhood Ventures funds.
- Access to the best AI tools on the market and continuous AI skill-building for every employee, technical or not.
- 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—$135,000 USD
Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)
$101,000—$119,000 USD
Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)
$89,000—$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.
AI Usage Disclosure: Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process. These tools enhance the efficiency and consistency of our hiring process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.
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.
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