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Kalshi

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$160K - $220K/yr

Oversee daily trade and clearing operations across Kalshi's current and new markets, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance * Serve as the primary contact for clients, brokers, and clearing ...

Kalshi

Operations Risk Lead

New York, NY · On-site +1

$160K - $220K/yr

Oversee daily trade and clearing operations across Kalshi's current and new markets, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance * Serve as the primary contact for clients, brokers, and clearing ...

Kalshi

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$100K - $140K/yr

Oversee daily trade and clearing operations across Kalshi's current and new markets, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance * Continuously monitor risk exposure, system performance, and ...

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How much do clearing operations jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for clearing operations in the United States is $19.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is clearing operations?

Clearing operations refer to the processes involved in confirming, reconciling, and finalizing financial transactions between buyers and sellers, typically in the securities or derivatives markets. These operations ensure that the correct securities and funds are delivered to the right parties, reducing the risk of default. Clearing houses or clearing firms act as intermediaries, managing the transfer of assets and payments to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the financial markets.

What is the difference between Clearing Operations vs Clearing Analyst?

AspectClearing OperationsClearing Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically a high school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certifications in finance or operationsOften requires a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related fields; certifications like CFA or CAMS can be advantageous
Work EnvironmentBack-office setting within banks, brokerages, or financial institutions; fast-paced and process-drivenOffice environment focused on analysis, compliance, and reconciliation tasks within financial firms
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across banking, brokerage firms, and clearinghouses to manage transaction settlementsPrimarily employed by financial institutions to analyze and ensure proper clearing processes

Clearing Operations involves managing the end-to-end process of transaction settlement and clearing, focusing on operational efficiency. Clearing Analysts analyze clearing data, ensure compliance, and resolve discrepancies. While both roles are integral to the clearing process, Clearing Operations is more operationally focused, whereas Clearing Analysts emphasize analysis and compliance.

How does a clearing operations professional typically interact with other departments within a financial institution?

Clearing Operations professionals regularly collaborate with departments such as trading, risk management, compliance, and IT. They coordinate closely with traders and brokers to ensure timely and accurate settlement of trades, and work with risk and compliance teams to monitor regulatory requirements and resolve discrepancies. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as the role often involves troubleshooting issues that arise during the clearing and settlement process. This cross-functional interaction helps maintain smooth workflow and minimizes operational risks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in clearing operations, and why are they important?

To excel in Clearing Operations, strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of financial markets and settlement processes are essential, often supported by a degree in finance or related fields. Familiarity with clearing and settlement systems, SWIFT messaging, and regulatory compliance tools is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure help professionals stand out in this role. These competencies ensure accurate transaction processing, risk mitigation, and efficient coordination between financial institutions.
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Infographic showing various Clearing Operations job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,222 per year, or $19.8 per hour.

Clearing Operations Associate - Corporate Actions - Shift 2AM - 11AM EST

Alpaca

New York, NY • On-site, Remote

Full-time

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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:

Our clearing back office team at Alpaca is looking for a Corporate Actions Associate to process and reconcile domestic and international corporate actions. In this role you will be the primary processor for distributions, reorganizations, and redemptions for all asset types supported by the broker dealer including equities, fixed income, and options. This role supports overnight brokerage operations. Candidates must be comfortable working a consistent 2:00am - 11:00am ET schedule.

Things You'll Get To Do:

  • Primary owner and processor for distributions (dividends, interest, etc), reorganizations (reverse splits, mergers, etc.), and redemptions (maturities, calls, etc)
  • Review and validate corporate action event details with rigorous attention to accuracy before posting to customer accounts, minimizing risk of errors and potential firm exposure
  • Interface daily with external vendors and custodians (DTC, OCC, BNY, ICE) to confirm accuracy of event and allocation details
  • Balance and reconcile all corporate actions booked versus the corresponding suspense and wash accounts. Ensure the corporate action house accounts are balanced daily
  • Research breaks and open items to ensure they do not become aged
  • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for corporate actions for internal departments and external partners
  • Respond to corporate action related Zendesk tickets and handle voluntary corporate action requests
  • Enhance and iterate on procedures to incorporate new tasks, asset classes, and other processes
  • Assist on automation of daily self-clearing processes collaborating with engineering
  • Stay curious! Learn other areas in the clearing space to assist in downtime

Who You Are (Must-Haves):

  • 3+ years of Corporate Actions experience
  • Direct DTC Corporate Action Web experience
  • Knowledge of ICE CA data, BNY processing, OCC Option CA process
  • Knowledge of Brokerage Clearing operations. Possess general knowledge of U.S. securities back office operations of a clearing firm
  • Knowledge of the Financial industry rules, regulations and laws
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment with attention to detail as well as collaboratively within a team environment
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
  • Easily adapt between Microsoft and Google document and spreadsheet solutions
  • Must be able to change and adapt to the ever-changing regulatory landscape of the financial industry and be able to assist other functional areas when necessary
  • Possess a FINRA SIE or within first 180 days of employment
  • Must be able to follow company tenets of:
    • Stay Curious
    • Have Empathy
    • Be Accountable

Who You Might Be (Nice-to-Haves):

  • Associate's degree in a business-related field and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the areas of Corporate Actions, cash and securities reconciliation, accounting, banking, and/or financial services industry
  • FINRA Series 7
  • Experience processing CA on DTCC's portal
  • Experience with Slack
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

Alpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

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