Brokerage Operations Intern (Summer 2027)

Rainfall Ventures; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive compensation

Quarterly lifestyle wallet

AI tools access & skill-building

PTO & holidays

Office meals & commuter benefits

Job summary

Robinhood seeks an ambitious Brokerage Operations Intern to learn the day-to-day of FINRA-registered broker-dealers. You will analyze data, work with subject-matter experts, and propose improvements including automation.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, deliver BI dashboards, and complete a capstone project presented to senior leaders, with in-person attendance in Chicago 3 days/week.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time degree program with expected graduation Winter 2027/Spring 2028.
• Experience with SQL or Python for analytics.
• Interest in fintech operations, risk management, and market infrastructure.
• Strong communication skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Work across Robinhood Financial and Robinhood Securities to learn broker-dealer operations.
• Analyze operational data, identify efficiency opportunities, and suggest process improvements including automation and dashboards.
• Support projects such as reconciling datasets, improving data quality, or building BI dashboards using Retool or Superset.
• Deliver a capstone project and present findings to senior leaders.

Skills

SQL

Python

Analytical mindset

Communication

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Finance

Tools

Retool

Superset

Job description

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 mission for Brokerage Operations is to provide insane customer focus with a safety always mindset as we strive to democratize finance for all. We stride on being in the continual state of improvement in our journey for operational excellence.

As a Brokerage Operations Intern, 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 that use analytics, process improvement, and light automation to improve 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.

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.

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

• 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, technical or not
• 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

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 hourly 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.

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$28—$28 USD

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