Futures Operations Intern (2025)
Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all.
Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood and its subsidiaries and affiliates are lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.
With growth as the top priority...
The business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.
About the team + role
Robinhood Derivatives (RHD) is Robinhood’s newly formed entity that focuses on futures, event contracts, and options on futures. Our operations and trading team will help coordinate and lead business operations and internal functions for this entity to ensure a successful setup, launch, and opportunity to scale.
As the Futures Operations Intern, you will perform essential daily duties to keep our futures business running efficiently, including clearing and settlement of futures and futures options trades, analyzing trade and position reconciliations, resolving various futures trading issues, and reviewing several regulatory reports to ensure proper compliance. The role will work on initial setup of futures operational processes, tools, documentation, and workflows. Additionally, you’ll be working with various third party clearing firms and vendors to maintain a proper working relationship and will be working closely with vital internal teams including CX, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Engineering, Financial Crimes, Finance, and Customer Trust and Safety to meet customer needs and expectations.
The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.
What you’ll do
- Review operational reports and assist in reviewing and performing operational tasks
- Assist operations and compliance with audit inquiries
- Support Futures Risk in performing analytical functions to support certain risk functions
- Become a subject matter expert with exposure to leadership and different teams across Robinhood
- Streamline operational and risk workflows
What you bring
- Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program in Finance, Business or a related field with an expected graduation date in Winter 2025/Spring 2026.
- Curious about the futures market, derivatives, and back office clearing
- A demonstrated history of operational excellence and problem solving
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills to work with colleagues across the company to quickly resolve issues and develop long term strategies for growth
- Ability to prioritize and complete multiple daily tasks and projects with various deadlines
What we offer
- Market competitive compensation structure
- Quarterly lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
- 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
Click here to learn more about available Benefits, which vary by region and Robinhood entity.
We’re looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you’re ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission—we’d love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.
Robinhood embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. Please review the specific Robinhood Privacy Policy applicable to the country where you are applying.