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Brokerage Operations Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Brokerage Director

Centennial, CO · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Lead the strategy, day-to-day operation, and ongoing development of TAKKION's enterprise freight brokerage function. * Oversee third-party brokered freight execution across the organization and ...

Work with senior brokers on new business proposals, prepareavailable propertysummary books, and ... We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over102,000 individualsaround the world ...

Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system * Track and Trace Custom files ... Good knowledge of customs brokerage process, customs legislation - especially with regards to ...

Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system * Track and Trace Custom files ... Good knowledge of customs brokerage process, customs legislation - especially with regards to ...

Fraud Operations Specialist

Denver, CO · Remote

$81K - $90K/yr

Fraud Operations is a division of Wealthfront Brokerage and works closely with Brokerage Operations, Compliance, and all other divisions of Wealthfront Corporation, including the engineering and ...

Fraud Operations Specialist

Denver, CO · Remote

$81K - $90K/yr

Fraud Operations is a division of Wealthfront Brokerage and works closely with Brokerage Operations, Compliance, and all other divisions of Wealthfront Corporation, including the engineering and ...

Brokerage Coordinator

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$22.48 - $26.45/hr

The Brokerage Coordinator will report to the Operations Manager and will serve as the support for the fee-earners and Operations. This position is responsible for support and management of client ...

Brokerage Coordinator

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$22.48 - $26.45/hr

The Brokerage Coordinator will report to the Operations Manager and will serve as the support for the fee-earners and Operations. This position is responsible for support and management of client ...

Brokerage Coordinator

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$22.48 - $26.45/hr

The Brokerage Coordinator will report to the Operations Manager and will serve as the support for the fee-earners and Operations. This position is responsible for support and management of client ...

Brokerage Coordinator

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$22.48 - $26.45/hr

The Brokerage Coordinator will report to the Operations Manager and will serve as the support for the fee-earners and Operations. This position is responsible for support and management of client ...

Brokerage Coordinator

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$22.48 - $26.45/hr

The Brokerage Coordinator will report to the Operations Manager and will serve as the support for the fee-earners and Operations. This position is responsible for support and management of client ...

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How much do brokerage operations jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for brokerage operations in Colorado is $25.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.96 and $28.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a brokerage operations?

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 brokerage operations, 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.

What do brokerage operations do?

Brokerage operations involve managing the administrative and logistical tasks necessary for securities transactions, including trade settlement, record keeping, compliance, and client account management. Professionals in this field ensure that trades are processed accurately and efficiently, often using specialized software and adhering to regulatory standards.

What are the most commonly searched types of Brokerage Operations jobs in Colorado?

The most popular types of Brokerage Operations jobs in Colorado are:

Infographic showing various Brokerage Operations job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,064 per year, or $26 per hour.

Brokerage Operations Associate I - ACATS

Alpaca

Denver, CO

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Who We Are:

Alpaca is a US-headquartered, global leader in agent-first brokerage infrastructure for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, fixed income, 24/5 trading, and more.
Amongst our subsidiaries, Alpaca is a licensed financial services company, serving hundreds of financial institutions across 40 countries with our institutional-grade APIs. This includes broker-dealers, investment advisors, wealth managers, hedge funds, and crypto exchanges, totalling over 10 million brokerage accounts.
Our global team is a diverse group of experienced engineers, traders, and brokerage professionals who are working to achieve our mission of opening financial services to everyone on the planet. We're deeply committed to open-source contributions and fostering a vibrant community, continuously enhancing our award-winning, developer-friendly API and the robust infrastructure behind it.
Alpaca is proudly backed by $400 million in funding from top-tier global investors including Portage Ventures, Spark Capital, Tribe Capital, Social Leverage, Horizons Ventures, Opera Tech Ventures, SBI Group, Derayah Financial, Unbound, Peak XV, Elefund, and Y Combinator.
Our Team Members:

We're a dynamic team of 400+ globally distributed members who thrive working from our favorite places around the world, with teammates spanning the USA, Canada, Japan, Hungary, Nigeria, Brazil, the UK, and beyond!
We're searching for passionate individuals eager to contribute to Alpaca's rapid growth. If you align with our core values—Stay Curious, Have Empathy, and Be Accountable—and are ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

Your Role:

You'll join Alpaca's Brokerage Operations team and own critical ACATS and non-ACATS transfer workflows across our B2B partner ecosystem. As Alpaca expands its self-clearing capabilities, you'll help build and operate the processes, controls, and tooling that support accurate and timely incoming and outgoing account transfers.

We're looking for someone who brings deep operational expertise in account transfers, thrives in a fast-paced and ever-evolving regulatory environment, and is excited to help build out our transfers function as we transition to self-clearing. Working collaboratively with internal and external partners, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant transfer processing while shaping the procedures and controls that support business continuity. The team is 100% distributed and remote.

Things You Get To Do:
  • Process daily incoming and outgoing ACATS within industry timelines, validating client information, contra accounts, and asset eligibility across the full transfer lifecycle
  • Process DTC / FOP (Free of Payment) transfers, ACATS Free Deliveries, Fail Reversals, and nonstandard transfer types (PTR, PTD, RCL, RCR, FRV, MFC, PTF)
  • Determine and execute appropriate rejection or exception-handling paths, documenting root cause and corrective action
  • Work directly with contra firms, transfer agents, and partner brokers to resolve rejects, reclaims, accelerations, documentation issues, and other transfer exceptions
  • Run mass account transfers and conversions, both internal and external
  • Partner with engineering to automate daily self-clearing workflows
  • Drive continuous operational improvement through root cause analysis, trend analysis, and updates to the control framework
  • Serve as the firm's Subject Matter Expert on transfers, acting as a referral point for policy-related queries
  • Prepare summary documentation for special projects and participate in cross-functional initiatives as assigned
Who You Are (Must-Haves):
  • 2+ years of hands-on ACATS operations experience directly processing incoming and outgoing account transfers
  • Hands-on experience using ACATS/industry transfer platforms, with strong knowledge of the ACATS lifecycle, statuses, exceptions, and required processing timelines
  • Working knowledge of FINRA Rule 11870 and applicable NSCC/DTCC requirements
  • Experience identifying and resolving transfer rejects, documentation discrepancies, asset-eligibility issues, and other transfer exceptions
  • Working knowledge of U.S. broker-dealer back-office operations, including DTC settlements, FOP transfers, and Fund/SERV
  • Experience communicating directly with contra firms, custodians, transfer agents, or clearing firms to resolve transfer issues
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to operate independently under hard daily processing cutoffs
  • Ability to document procedures, identify root causes, and contribute to controls and process improvements
  • Ability to adapt to an evolving regulatory landscape and contribute to a self-clearing operational build-out, while embodying our tenets: Stay Curious, Have Empathy, Be Accountable
  • Possess the SIE and Series 99 (or higher securities license), or achieve a passing result on the Series 99 within the first 180 days of employment
Who You Might Be (Nice-to-Haves):
  • 5+ years of brokerage operations experience, particularly in ACATS, transfers, cashiering, or securities operations
  • Series 7 or other additional FINRA registration
  • Direct experience processing ACATS through the DTCC portal as a receiving or delivering firm
  • Experience supporting a broker-dealer self-clearing conversion or operational build-out
  • Experience with mass account transfers/conversions
  • Experience with ACATS-Fund/SERV, options, annuities, UITs, or non-ACATS transfer-agent workflows
  • Experience supporting API-driven, correspondent, or B2B brokerage models
How We Take Care of You:
  • Competitive Salary & Stock Options
  • Health Benefits
  • New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
  • Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card

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