Interactive Brokers Careers and Job Openings
We empower traders and investors with the most advanced technology.
Transform how over a million people trade around the globe with us.
Innovators Wanted
We are looking for people who see opportunity where others see the status quo. At Interactive Brokers, every one of our exceptional and dedicated employees plays a role in keeping our technology on the cutting-edge, and our company at the forefront of the electronic trading industry.
Our employees work on projects that impact clients around the world in a dynamic startup-style culture. We offer opportunities to push the boundaries of technology. Why will you choose Interactive Brokers?
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Listen NowOur Projects
Our teams take pride in building our technology.
Learn more about some of our recent projects below.
IBot
We've combined Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence so you can trade using natural language commands.
Debit Card
We introduced our Debit Mastercard®, which allows our clients to spend and borrow directly against their brokerage account anywhere Debit Mastercard is accepted.
Probability Lab
We made it easy to trade options without the complicated mathematics using our Probability Lab (patent pending).
Interactive Advisors
Welcome to the future of investing. Co-invest with Interactive Advisors Portfolio Managers as well as qualified hedge funds and money managers.
IB Adaptive Algos
Using our knowledge of markets, we created an order type designed to save clients money by dynamically adapting to changing conditions.
Split Spread
Our trading tools make it easy to enter orders within the spread, allowing clients to gain price improvement on their orders.
PortfolioAnalyst
We re-engineered our popular portfolio analysis and reporting tool with a sleek, easy-to-use interface, and added more features. Available on any desktop or mobile device.
CRM
Advisors and brokers use our database-driven CRM to manage the entire customer relationship life cycle, from contact to prospect to client, in one place.
IBKR GlobalTrader
Easily trade global stocks, options, mutual funds, ETFs and crypto from your iOS or Android device (tablet or smartphone).
Our Business
For over 40 years, Interactive Brokers has been the pioneer of the electronic trading revolution. We rapidly scaled from a small U.S. options market-maker into a sizable global trading firm by leveraging the power of technology and automation.
Recognizing an opportunity to provide low-cost brokerage services to individuals and institutions seeking alternatives to high-priced firms, we opened our vast intercontinental electronic network and trade execution services to clients. Today, we serve 1.92M clients in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.*
Since inception, we have been committed to delivering value through technological innovation, and providing our clients with unprecedented access to global markets at the lowest cost.
IBKR News
September – Benzinga – Interactive Brokers Introduces Options Trading on GlobalTrader and IMPACT Mobile Apps
The article features the launch of options trading in IBKR GlobalTrader and IMPACT and the new Options Wizard and Options Chain tools available to help users understand how options work and how to trade them.
This video contains options-related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD). Alternatively, call 312-542-6901 to receive a copy of the ODD.
September – Thomas Peterffy on Bloomberg TV's 'Bloomberg Markets"
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins Bloomberg TV to discuss several topics including the state of the markets, how clients of Interactive Brokers can earn interest on idle cash balances, the Carbon Offsets feature in the IMPACT app and how the current interest rate environment benefits the brokerage industry.
This video contains options-related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD). Alternatively, call 312-542-6901 to receive a copy of the ODD.
August – Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss Fed policy and the outlook for inflation.
August – Investopedia – Best Online Brokers 2022
In Investopedia's annual Best Online Brokers ranking, IBKR was recognized as the Best Broker for Advanced Traders and Best Broker for International Trading. The coverage notes that "there simply isn't another broker that combines such a wide variety of investable global assets, sophisticated trading technology, and rich research capabilities."
June – Thomas Peterffy on Barron's 'Streetwise' Podcast
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins Barron's 'Streetwise' podcast to discuss how the company caters to advanced traders and his views on broker commissions and Payment for Order Flow.
The IBKR Lite pricing plan is only available to clients in the U.S.
June – Thomas Peterffy on Fox Business' 'Making Money'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins Fox Business to discuss his views on the markets and outlook going forward.
May – Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the current state of the markets and inflation.
May – Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk Box'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the state of the markets and how clients of Interactive Brokers are positioned in the current environment.
This video contains options related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD). Alternatively, call 312-542-6901 to receive a copy of the ODD.
April – Thomas Peterffy on Yahoo Finance Live
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss the company's first quarter earnings and the outlook for investing in the current environment.
April – ThinkAdvisor – How Interactive Brokers Lures RIAs From Rivals
The article features Interactive Brokers' offering for Registered Investment Advisors and highlights how automation and the company's broad range of global products and unified platform differentiates it from peers in the industry.
April – Barron's – 'Smart Money' Retail Investors Are Pessimistic
The article features comments from Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy on how the company's active trader clients are positioned in the current environment.
March – Barron's – The Best Online Brokers for 2022
In Barron's annual Best Online Brokers Survey, Interactive Brokers placed first and earned 5 out of 5 stars for the fifth consecutive year. The coverage notes IBKR's strength in international trading and features new products and tools such as IMPACT, IBKR GlobalTrader and IBKR GlobalAnalyst.
March – Thomas Peterffy on Yahoo Finance
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins Yahoo Finance to discuss the launch of IBKR GlobalTrader and his views on the stock market and recent current events.
The following video or article contains options related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD). Alternatively, call 312-542-6901 to receive a copy of the ODD.
March – Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk Box'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's launch of IBKR GlobalTrader, a simple mobile app for global stock trading, as well as his views on recent current events and retail investing.
March – Bloomberg News – Interactive Brokers Takes Aim at Robinhood with New Trading App
The article covers Interactive Brokers' launch of IBKR GlobalTrader, a simple mobile trading application for investors to trade stocks around the world.
February – Financial Times – US options trading heats up even as speculative stock rally cools
The article covers the rise in options market activity and features comments from Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy on what has driven the increase in options trading.
The following video or article contains options related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
January – Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Squawk Box'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the outlook for retail investors and the recent increase in options trading.
The following video or article contains options related material. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD).
January – Thomas Peterffy on Yahoo Finance Live
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss the company's fourth quarter earnings.
January – Why the Options Craze May Outlast Meme Madness
The article covers recent demand for options and features comments from Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy on expectations for continued interest in options trading.
January – Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Closing Bell'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's fourth quarter earnings.
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INTERACTIVE BROKERS IN THE NEWS
NPR's Planet Money Interview with Thomas Peterffy
Our CEO Thomas Peterffy, considered "the father of high speed trading" and a truly great innovator, explains how our company was born out of a single great idea.
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Why Develop at
Interactive Brokers
Our unique culture and structure enable our employees to continue to push the boundaries of technology to drive our business forward. We empower our employees to work on the best ideas and we don't let bureaucracy get in the way of innovation.
If you like the thought of working for the firm that facilitates more trades than any broker in the world but still fosters the atmosphere of an energetic start-up, find your role at Interactive Brokers today.
Interactive Brokers Facts:
Locations
We are a global company headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, with over 2,650+ employees in offices in the USA, Hungary, Estonia, Russia, Switzerland, Canada, Hong Kong, UK, Australia, Japan, India, and China.
San FranciscoCalifornia
ChicagoIllinois
West Palm BeachFlorida
WashingtonD.C.
GreenwichConnecticut
MontrealCanada
LondonEngland
ZugSwitzerland
TallinnEstonia
MumbaiIndia
Hong KongChina
TokyoJapan
SydneyAustralia
Budapest Hungary
St. Petersburg Russia
NYCNew York
VancouverCanada
ShanghaiChina
Locations
We are a global company headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, with over 2,650+ employees in offices in the USA, Hungary, Estonia, Russia, Switzerland, Canada, Hong Kong, UK, Australia, Japan, India, and China.
Benefits and Incentives
As an employee of Interactive Brokers, you will enjoy a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package. While the specifics of each country's package may vary, most of our offices offer some version of the following, plus more:
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HR Statement
IBKR is committed to security and privacy, not just for our employees and clients but also for potential candidates seeking employment at IBKR.
It is important to note when communicating with recruiters or hiring managers:
- All candidates will be asked to apply through our career site or 3rd party site that will direct your application to our career site.
- Candidates deemed qualified and moved to the interview stage will be asked to do a video interview when meeting with the manager or recruiter.
- A recruiter will never ask for personal information (i.e., Date of Birth, Tax ID) during the interview process.
- Any personal information needed for employment will only be collected once an offer letter or employment agreement is sent and signed. The collection
of any personal data is done through a secure, password-protected portal. - Under no circumstances will any IBKR Employee ask for personal information via text or email.
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