Interactive Brokers Careers and Job Openings
We use advanced trading technology to transform investing and empower more than three million clients worldwide to trade globally.
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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Our Projects
Our teams take pride in building our technology.
Learn more about some of our recent projects below.
IBKR Desktop
Our newest client-driven desktop trading platform combines the most popular tools from our flagship Trader Workstation (TWS) with a growing suite of original features suggested by our clients.
IBot
We have combined Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence so you can trade using natural language commands.
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 3.12M 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
October |Forbes
This Billionaire Wants You To Bet On The 2024 Election
Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Interactive Brokers, discusses what led to the launch of ForecastEx.
October |CNBC
Election prediction markets are in a sprint to prove themselves as forecasting and investing tools
Steve Sanders, EVP of Marketing and Product Development at Interactive Brokers, discusses the market interest in election contracts.
Interactive Brokers LLC is a CFTC-registered Futures Commission Merchant and a clearing member and affiliate of ForecastEx LLC ("ForecastEx"). ForecastEx is a CFTC-registered Designated Contract Market and Derivatives Clearing Organization. Interactive Brokers LLC provides access to ForecastEx forecast contracts for eligible customers. Interactive Brokers LLC does not make recommendations with respect to any products available on its platform, including those offered by ForecastEx.
October |Financial Times
US election bets surge after court lifts ban
Steve Sanders, EVP of Marketing and Product Development at Interactive Brokers, discusses the surge in US election contract trading.
Interactive Brokers LLC is a CFTC-registered Futures Commission Merchant and a clearing member and affiliate of ForecastEx LLC ("ForecastEx"). ForecastEx is a CFTC-registered Designated Contract Market and Derivatives Clearing Organization. Interactive Brokers LLC provides access to ForecastEx forecast contracts for eligible customers. Interactive Brokers LLC does not make recommendations with respect to any products available on its platform, including those offered by ForecastEx.
October |Barron's
How to Bet on the Presidential Election and Earn More Than 4%
"We've seen substantial demand for election-focused contracts on our platform in just a short time. This interest underscores the growing relevance of political prediction markets," said Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Interactive Brokers, about ForecastEx.
Interactive Brokers LLC is a CFTC-registered Futures Commission Merchant and a clearing member and affiliate of ForecastEx LLC ("ForecastEx"). ForecastEx is a CFTC-registered Designated Contract Market and Derivatives Clearing Organization. Interactive Brokers LLC provides access to ForecastEx forecast contracts for eligible customers. Interactive Brokers LLC does not make recommendations with respect to any products available on its platform, including those offered by ForecastEx.
October |The Wall Street Journal
Betting Markets on the Presidential Race Set to Go Live
Interactive Brokers is set to launch contracts tied to the closely watched Senate races in Arizona, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Interactive Brokers LLC is a CFTC-registered Futures Commission Merchant and a clearing member and affiliate of ForecastEx LLC ("ForecastEx"). ForecastEx is a CFTC-registered Designated Contract Market and Derivatives Clearing Organization. Interactive Brokers LLC provides access to ForecastEx forecast contracts for eligible customers. Interactive Brokers LLC does not make recommendations with respect to any products available on its platform, including those offered by ForecastEx.
October |Bloomberg
Interactive Brokers Gets Into Politics With Yes/No Bets on Races
Interactive Brokers is offering wagers on the outcome of elections as US voters prepare to head to the polls next month.
Interactive Brokers LLC is a CFTC-registered Futures Commission Merchant and a clearing member and affiliate of ForecastEx LLC ("ForecastEx"). ForecastEx is a CFTC-registered Designated Contract Market and Derivatives Clearing Organization. Interactive Brokers LLC provides access to ForecastEx forecast contracts for eligible customers. Interactive Brokers LLC does not make recommendations with respect to any products available on its platform, including those offered by ForecastEx.
September |CNBC
Interactive Brokers' Thomas Peterffy talks the possibility of betting on U.S. elections
Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Interactive Brokers, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the possibility of political betting in the United States.
Interactive Brokers LLC is a CFTC-registered Futures Commission Merchant and a clearing member and affiliate of ForecastEx LLC ("ForecastEx"). ForecastEx is a CFTC-registered Designated Contract Market and Derivatives Clearing Organization. Interactive Brokers LLC provides access to ForecastEx forecast contracts for eligible customers. Interactive Brokers LLC does not make recommendations with respect to any products available on its platform, including those offered by ForecastEx.
September |Yahoo Finance
The odds of legal betting on US elections: Interactive Brokers
Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Interactive Brokers, joins Yahoo Finance to discuss the odds of forecast contracts beginning to trade before the US election.
Interactive Brokers LLC is a CFTC-registered Futures Commission Merchant and a clearing member and affiliate of ForecastEx LLC ("ForecastEx"). ForecastEx is a CFTC-registered Designated Contract Market and Derivatives Clearing Organization. Interactive Brokers LLC provides access to ForecastEx forecast contracts for eligible customers. Interactive Brokers LLC does not make recommendations with respect to any products available on its platform, including those offered by ForecastEx.
September |The Wall Street Journal
Exclusive: Election Betting Is Going Mainstream After Major Brokerage Gets on Board
Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Interactive Brokers, tells The Wall Street Journal that Interactive Brokers plans for the launch of forecast contracts on election events.
Interactive Brokers LLC is a CFTC-registered Futures Commission Merchant and a clearing member and affiliate of ForecastEx LLC ("ForecastEx"). ForecastEx is a CFTC-registered Designated Contract Market and Derivatives Clearing Organization. Interactive Brokers LLC provides access to ForecastEx forecast contracts for eligible customers. Interactive Brokers LLC does not make recommendations with respect to any products available on its platform, including those offered by ForecastEx.
August|The Wall Street Journal
Exclusive: Prediction Market Goes Live on Interactive Brokers
ForecastEx goes live, allowing users to take a view on economic and climate topics.
Interactive Brokers LLC is a CFTC-registered Futures Commission Merchant and a clearing member and affiliate of ForecastEx LLC ("ForecastEx"). ForecastEx is a CFTC-registered Designated Contract Market and Derivatives Clearing Organization. Interactive Brokers LLC provides access to ForecastEx forecast contracts for eligible customers. Interactive Brokers LLC does not make recommendations with respect to any products available on its platform, including those offered by ForecastEx.
August|Traders Magazine
Brokerage Outages Highlight Vulnerabilities in the Infrastructure of Online Trading Platforms
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Interactive Brokers, discusses vulnerabilities in online trading platforms.
August|CNBC
Interactive Brokers Founder Thomas Peterffy talks investors placing bets on the economy
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC's "The Exchange" to discuss the launch of ForecastEx.
August |Markets Media
Overnight Trading Volumes at Interactive Brokers Rise 446%
Interactive Brokers CEO Milan Galik discusses the dramatic rise in overnight trading volume at IBKR since the beginning of the year.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by going to the following link: https: ibkr.com/occ. Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple transaction costs.
August |Kiplinger
Best Online Brokers and Trading Platforms
Kiplinger's annual review story on the best online brokers in the industry, citing Interactive Brokers as Kiplinger's #2 ranked broker for 2024.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by going to the following link: https:ibkr.com/occ. Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple transaction costs.
August |WatersTechnology
Interactive Brokers' Thomas Peterffy talks the possibility of betting on U.S. elections
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Interactive Brokers, shares his thoughts on growing IBKR's client base outside of the US.
July|CNBC
Business has been strong, says Interactive Brokers' Asia head
David Friedland, Head of APAC for Interactive Brokers, tells CNBC's "Squawk Box Asia" that market volatility has helped business.
July|Advisor Perspectives
Does Your Custodian Cater to Your RIA's Business Model?
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Interactive Brokers, shares his thoughts on what custodians can provide to RIAs.
July|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Closing Bell Overtime'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's second-quarter earnings.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by going to the following link: https://ibkr.com/occ. Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple transaction costs.July|Think Advisor
RIAs Look to Automation, Multiple Custodians to Spur Growth
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Interactive Brokers, says advisors want more automation in new account opening and client onboarding.
July|Financial Times
Prediction Markets Tipped for New Growth as US Trader Interest Mounts
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Interactive Brokers, discusses the growth in event contracts betting, citing the launch of ForecastEx.
July|MarketWatch
Betting on Unknown Future Events May Be the Next Big Thing in Hedging Your Investments
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Interactive Brokers, details the launch of ForecastEx and the rise in event contracts trading.
June|Bloomberg
24-Hour Stock Trading Is Booming – and Wall Street Is Rattled
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Interactive Brokers, says the overnight-hours trading trend is just at the "beginning."
June|The Disciplined Investor
Evolutionary Trading
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Interactive Brokers, discusses the latest trends in the brokerage industry.
June|InvestmentNews
For Advisors, Automation and Multi-Custodian Relationships Are Keys to Growth
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Interactive Brokers, discusses the results of Interactive Brokers' advisor insights survey.
June|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Last Call'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the launch of ForecastEx.
June|The Wall Street Journal
Want to Bet on the CPI or Jobs Report? A Prediction Market Is Coming to This Brokerage
Interactive Brokers is launching yes-or-no contracts on future economic and climate events.
May|Connect Money
The Custody Business
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Interactive Brokers, tells Connect Money what RIAs are looking for in a custodian.
April|Bloomberg
Interactive Brokers Clients Can Trade Treasuries 22 Hours a Day
Interactive Brokers announces it is expanding its trading hours for US Treasury bonds on its platform.
April|Advisor Perspectives
Embracing Automation
Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Development at Interactive Brokers, joins the Gaining Perspective podcast to discuss the state of the industry.
April|CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Closing Bell Overtime'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's first-quarter earnings.
April|Barron's
Bullish Investor Sentiment Lifts Interactive Brokers' Earnings
Interactive Brokers reports a slightly better-than-expected bottom line Tuesday, as adjusted earnings per share of $1.64 beat analyst estimates.
April|Investopedia
Best Online Brokers and Trading Platforms for April 2024
Investopedia names its 2024 Best Online Broker Awards winners, citing Interactive Brokers as the Best for Advanced Traders, Best for International Trading, Best for Risk Management, Best for Generating Stock Trading Ideas, and Best for Algorithmic Trading.
March|Advisor Perspectives
Supercharge Your RIA Without M&A
Steve Sanders, EVP of Marketing and Product Development at Interactive Brokers, outlines what RIA clients are looking for to grow their business.
February|Traders Magazine
Interactive Brokers Unveils IBKR Desktop
Steve Sanders, EVP of Marketing and Product Development at Interactive Brokers, said that the launch of IBKR Desktop directly responds to client requests for powerful trading tools in a user-friendly interface.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by going to the following link ibkr.com/occ. Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple transaction costs.
February|Bankrate
Best online brokers of 2024: Top places to invest your money
Bankrate names Interactive Brokers as its best overall online broker.
Trading on margin is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment. For additional information about rates on margin loans, please see Margin Loan Rates.
February|Family Wealth Report
With RIA Sector In Ferment, Interactive Brokers Eyes Opportunities
Steve Sanders, EVP of Marketing and Product Development at Interactive Brokers, discusses how the company's custody business and competitive pricing and technology can benefit advisors.
January |CNBC
Thomas Peterffy on CNBC's 'Closing Bell Overtime'
Interactive Brokers Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy joins CNBC to discuss the company's fourth-quarter earnings
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by going to the following link: https://ibkr.com/occ. Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple transaction costs.
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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:
IBKR
TICKER SYMBOL ON
NASDAQ
$16.1B
EQUITY CAPITAL*
3.12M
NUMBER OF CLIENT
ACCOUNTS*
28%
YEAR OVER YEAR GROWTH
IN ACCOUNTS*
2,950+
NUMBER OF
EMPLOYEES
28
OFFICES THROUGHOUT
THE WORLD
Locations
We are a global company headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, with 2,950+ employees in offices in the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Hungary, Switzerland, Estonia, Russia, UAE, India, China (Hong Kong and Shanghai), Japan, Singapore, and Australia.
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
Fort LauderdaleFlorida
DublinIreland
Singapore
TorontoCanada
HyderabadIndia
BostonMassachusetts
PetalumaCalifornia
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates
Locations
We are a global company headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, with 2,950+ employees in offices in the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Hungary, Switzerland, Estonia, Russia, UAE, India, China (Hong Kong and Shanghai), Japan, Singapore, and Australia.
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:
Competitive Pay with discretionary bonus packages which may include company stock grants
Comprehensive Health Plans that include extensive Vision, Dental and Prescription coverage
401K Retirement Savings Plan (generous company match)
Daily Lunch Allowance
Wellness Incentives
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Personal Time and Sick Leave
Sustainability
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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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