Clearing Operations Program Manager

Robinhood•Chicago, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Robinhood is seeking a motivated self-starter with deep brokerage clearing experience to join its back-office operations team. The role oversees high-impact projects supporting business growth and strategic initiatives across Clearing Operations, working closely with engineering, product, risk, and compliance to align operational requirements with execution plans. The position is based in Robinhood offices in New York, NY; Chicago, IL; Lake Mary, FL; or Denver, CO, and requires in-person attendance at least three days per week. The Program Manager serves as the primary liaison between Clearing Operations and Product and Engineering, ensuring operational teams are represented and prepared throughout the product development lifecycle. The role develops an understanding of back-office operations and partners with desk leads and subject-matter experts so operational processes are considered for potential product launches. It establishes a cohesive vision for initiatives spanning multiple teams, prioritizing compliance, efficiency, and operational readiness. The role owns launch readiness for new products and initiatives affecting Clearing Operations, tracks progress and outcomes, communicates with senior stakeholders, and applies data-driven decision-making and knowledge of clearing operations, regulatory requirements, and artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency. The role offers a base salary range determined by work location: Zone 1 locations—$145,000–$170,000; Zone 2—$128,000–$150,000; and Zone 3—$113,000–$133,000. It is also eligible for bonus opportunities, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Excellent program/project management skills and a demonstrated record of delivering results on medium- to large-scale initiatives.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with stakeholders across business units.
At least 5 years of experience in Brokerage Operations, ideally with a Clearing Broker-Dealer.
Strong understanding of clearing operations, with relevant experience in one or more of settlements, stock loan, margin/options, account transfers, corporate actions, or trading.
Self-motivated, with a bias for action and the ability to operate autonomously and drive execution.
Ability to build and sustain strong, trust-based relationships across cross-functional teams, with a high level of responsiveness.
FINRA Series 7 required.

Nice To Haves

FINRA Series 24 preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main liaison between Clearing Operations and Product and Engineering, ensuring Clearing Operations is represented and prepared throughout the product development lifecycle.
Develop a deep understanding of Robinhood back-office operations and build partnerships with desk leads and subject-matter experts so operational processes are considered for potential product launches.
Establish a cohesive vision for Clearing Operations-wide initiatives spanning multiple teams, keeping compliance, efficiency, and operational readiness at the forefront.
Own launch readiness for new product rollouts and initiatives affecting Clearing Operations, coordinating readiness across people, process, and technology ahead of go-live.
Track progress, measure outcomes, and communicate updates to senior stakeholders.
Use data-driven decision-making to contribute to improvements in operational efficiency.
Apply working knowledge of clearing operations and regulatory requirements, along with fluency in artificial intelligence, to amplify impact.