Brokerage Operations Intern (Summer 2027)

As a Brokerage Operations Intern at Robinhood, you'll gain hands-on experience across multiple operational domains, supporting processes that power Robinhood's trading, clearing, and customer experience. You'll learn how data, technology, and risk management intersect in brokerage operations and work on projects using analytics, process improvement, and light automation to enhance performance, accuracy, and customer trust. This role is based in our Chicago, IL office with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.

What you'll do

• Work across Robinhood Financial (Introducing Broker) and Robinhood Securities (Clearing Broker) to learn the many aspects that comprise the operations of FINRA-registered broker-dealers
• Partner with subject matter experts to analyze operational data, identify efficiency opportunities, and make process improvement recommendations, including automation and dashboard enhancements
• Support small-scale technical projects such as reconciling datasets, improving data quality, or building Business Intelligence dashboards using tools like Retool or Superset
• Deliver a capstone project applying analytical and problem-solving skills to a real operational challenge, culminating in a presentation to senior leaders

What you bring

• Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking Bachelor's or Master's program in Business, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Finance, or a related field with an expected graduation date in Winter 2027/Spring 2028
• Analytical mindset with experience performing analytics using SQL or Python
• Curiosity about how brokerage operations, risk management, and market infrastructure work together in a fintech environment
• Clear communication skills and comfort engaging with cross-functional teams
• Intellectual agility, comfortable asking questions, challenging assumptions, and thinking critically about processes

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $28 USD (Zone 2: Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)
• Market competitive compensation structure
• Quarterly lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more
• Access to the best AI tools on the market and continuous AI skill-building for every employee
• Time away including company holidays, paid time off, and sick time
• Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits

About Robinhood

Robinhood is building the future of finance with a mission to democratize finance for all. The company operates as both Robinhood Financial (Introducing Broker) and Robinhood Securities (Clearing Broker), applying frontier technologies to the world's biggest financial problems.