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Brokerage Operations Specialist

Palo Alto, CA ยท On-site +1

$81K - $90K/yr

Brokerage Operations is a division of Wealthfront Brokerage and works closely with Client Services and all other divisions of Wealthfront Inc. - including the engineering and product teams - to ...

Brokerage Operations is a division of Wealthfront Brokerage and works closely with Client Services and all other divisions of Wealthfront Inc. - including the engineering and product teams - to ...

You will be the operational backbone of the brokerage - ensuring trades, money movement, and asset servicing functions execute accurately, compliantly, and at scale. You will also be building the ...

The Brokerage Operations Associate will be a crucial addition to our Operations team and will be responsible for daily brokerage operations functions. If you're an equities trading expert with a ...

The Brokerage Operations Associate will be a crucial addition to our Operations team and will be responsible for daily brokerage operations functions. If you're an equities trading expert with a ...

The Brokerage Operations Associate will be a crucial addition to our Operations team and will be responsible for daily brokerage operations functions. If you're an equities trading expert with a ...

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As of Jun 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for brokerage operations in the United States is $24.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Brokerage Operations job?

A Brokerage Operations job involves managing the processes that support securities trading, such as trade settlement, clearing, account management, and regulatory compliance. Professionals in this role ensure that transactions are executed smoothly and efficiently while minimizing risk. They work closely with traders, clients, and regulatory bodies to resolve any issues and maintain accurate records. Strong attention to detail, knowledge of financial markets, and compliance expertise are essential for success in this field.

What are some common challenges faced in a Brokerage Operations role?

Professionals in Brokerage Operations often juggle multiple tasks simultaneously, including trade settlements, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting, which can be challenging given the time-sensitive and high-volume nature of the work. Staying updated with frequent regulatory changes and new financial products also requires continuous learning and adaptability. Despite these pressures, working in this role provides valuable insight into the inner workings of financial markets and frequently offers clear pathways for career advancement into supervisory, compliance, or trading-related positions. Many teams operate in a collaborative, structured environment where attention to detail and effective teamwork are essential for ongoing success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Brokerage Operations position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Brokerage Operations, you need strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of financial markets and securities processing, often supported by a related degree or financial industry experience. Familiarity with trade settlement systems, custodial platforms, and regulatory compliance tools such as SWIFT or DTCC is highly valuable, and FINRA or similar certifications can be advantageous. Exceptional organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to work under tight deadlines help candidates excel in this environment. These skills ensure accurate transaction processing, regulatory adherence, and seamless coordination within fast-paced brokerage firms.

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Brokerage Operations Specialist

Brokerage Operations Specialist

Wealthfront

Palo Alto, CA โ€ข On-site, Remote

$81K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Wealthfront Corporation is currently hiring a Brokerage Operations Specialist to be responsible for daily brokerage operations functions including Cashiering and Account Maintenance. Brokerage Operations is a division of Wealthfront Brokerage and works closely with Client Services and all other divisions of Wealthfront Inc. - including the engineering and product teams - to provide the best client experience possible.
Brokerage Operations at Wealthfront
Brokerage Operations at Wealthfront is right for you if you want to be a part of our mission to eliminate non-value added back office processes and scale the business through automation. On a day to day basis, your knowledge will not be limited to one area of Brokerage Operations. You will have the opportunity and flexibility to learn and work in all areas. You will not be separated from other departments, as a matter of fact, you will be encouraged to collaborate with others. Brokerage Operations values input from all employees on how to improve our processes and back office systems through automation and allows employees to work cross-functionally to implement solutions.
Responsibilities
  • Complete daily brokerage operations exception reports including unreconciled activity, margin, corporate actions, etc.
  • Conduct quality control reviews and regulatory document delivery reconciliation
  • Perform cashiering duties including verification of incoming wires, checks, ACHs and process withdrawal requests
  • Provide ongoing account maintenance and review of new and existing account activity for risk mitigation related to AML
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams at the company, specifically creating strong relationships with engineers
  • Certain in office tasks as the business requires

Requirements
  • Minimum of 2 years brokerage industry experience preferably in a back office role
  • Securities regulatory knowledge and strong understanding of account transfers, corporate actions/dividends, and trading
  • Understanding of AML and risk mitigation rules
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Customer-centric business philosophy and collaborative mindset
  • Ability to communicate cross-functionally
  • Appreciation and understanding of applying technology and software to business processes
  • Desire to improve processes to increase team efficiency and productivity
  • Strong work ethic and hands-on approach
  • Ability to quickly learn proprietary web-based account services applications
  • Appreciation for compliance and adherence to government regulations
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field or requisite related work experience
  • FINRA Series 7 required (or ability to obtain in 90 days)

Estimated annual salary range: $81,000 - $90,000 USD plus Equity.
Plus benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401K plan, generous time off, parental leave, wellness reimbursements, professional development, employee investing discount, and more!
About Wealthfront
Here at Wealthfront, our mission is to create a financial system that favors people, not institutions. We do this by leveraging technology to build powerful, low-cost, and easy-to-use financial products that help modern investors grow and manage their money.
We started with the ambition to transform the investment advisory business. By automating strategies typically reserved for the wealthy, we unlocked access to high quality investment advice for a digitally-native generation that was underserved by traditional institutions. Since then, we've expanded to a full suite of products designed to help our clients turn their savings into long-term wealth, including:
โ€ข A Cash Account that, through our partner banks, offers one of the highest annual percentage yields on uninvested cash in the industry, while providing instant and secure access to your money with no account fees and a full suite of checking features.
โ€ข A zero-commission Stock Investing Account with 50+ handpicked collections that help DIY investors discover new companies and make smarter investing decisions.
โ€ข Multiple automated investing portfolios designed to unlock tax savings through sophisticated strategies like fixed income, tax-loss harvesting, and direct indexing-which we offer at industry-leading low costs and accessible minimums.
Our award-winning products have attracted over 1 million clients who trust us with more than $90 billion of their hard earned savings-and we're far from done. If you're inspired to help us reshape the financial industry as we create our next chapter, let's talk!
For more information please visit www.wealthfront.com.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Please review our candidate privacy notice.
Disclosures: All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Tax-Loss Harvesting benefits vary depending on the client's entire tax and investment profile. Wealthfront doesn't provide tax advice. The Cash Account is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member of FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. We convey funds to partner banks who accept and maintain deposits, provide the variable interest rate, and provide access to FDIC pass-through insurance. Investment management and advisory services-which are not FDIC insured-are provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC ("Wealthfront Advisers"), an SEC-registered investment adviser. The checking features offered in the Wealthfront Cash Account are provided by Green Dot Bank, Member FDIC. Fees and Eligibility requirements may apply to certain checking features, please see the Deposit Account Agreement for details.
By "award-winning products", please refer to www.wealthfront.com/reviews for more information. Wealthfront Corporation oversees Total Client Assets and Trusted Clients through Wealthfront Advisers and Wealthfront Brokerage. Wealthfront Advisers and Wealthfront Brokerage are wholly owned subsidiaries of Wealthfront Corporation.