Options Specialist

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 Market Operations team’s mission is to deliver an excellent end-customer experience while minimizing firm risk and enabling the seamless operation of cutting-edge brokerage products. We support Robinhood’s dynamic trading offerings by handling core middle office functions, processing transactions, and tackling critical operational risk tasks.

As a Market Operations Specialist (Options), you’ll help scale and refine our Options Operations desk! You’ll support daily risk management activities, resolve customer-impacting escalations, and collaborate with teams across Robinhood to ensure the smooth functioning of our options business.

This role is based in our Lake Mary, FL, Denver, CO, New York, NY, or Chicago, IL 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. 

• Perform daily options operational tasks such as expiration processing and account-level risk management
• Independently identify process inefficiencies, design improvements, and implement scalable solutions
• Act as a point of contact for teammates on complex cases, and escalate appropriately when needed
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to prioritize features and test the functionality of our options products
• Support desks across Market Operations with out-of-hours responsibilities, including flexing across multiple time zones

• Active FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses (or the equivalent)
• Active FINRA Series 4 license
• Familiarity with Robinhood’s Options Onboarding process
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a drive to improve the client experience
• Demonstrated expertise in complex financial topics like options and margin
• Flexibility to work outside regular hours and adapt to the evolving needs of the business
• Comfort working autonomously, multitasking, and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with SQL and/or Python is a plus, but not required

• 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.