Interactive Brokers

Senior Estates Specialist (SME)

Interactive Brokers  •  $70k - $90k/yr  •  Chicago, IL (Hybrid)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

This is a hybrid role (3 days in office / 2 days remote)

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

What will be your responsibilities within IBKR:

Interactive Brokers is seeking an experienced Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) specializing in deceased estate administration to join our team. This critical role requires a seasoned professional with deep expertise in managing the complex processes associated with deceased client accounts, estate settlements, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

  • Serve as the primary expert resource for deceased estate matters across the organization.
  • Review and validate estate documentation including death certificates, letters of testamentary, probate documents, and executor authorizations.
  • Coordinate the transfer or liquidation of securities, options, futures, and other financial instruments held in deceased accounts.
  • Ensure proper handling of outstanding trades, margin positions, and corporate actions for deceased accounts.
  • Liaise with legal counsel and compliance teams on complex or high-value estate matters.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Law degree, paralegal certification, other relevant qualification or significant demonstratable relevant experience.
  • Experience with international estates and cross-border asset transfers.
  • Knowledge of estate planning strategies and trust structures.
  • Experience working in a global financial institution.

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

  • Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication (verbal and written) skills.
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
  • Above all you are an active hands on person able to deliver quality and volume.

Company Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus, and stock grant
  • Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match
  • Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid medical healthcare premium
  • Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches, and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
  • Daily company lunch allowance and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snacks
  • Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities, and company sports teams
  • Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
  • Modern offices with multi-monitor setups

This role's anticipated base salary range is $70,000 to $90,000 annually, based on skills and experience. The offered salary is just part of the total compensation package. In addition to a competitive salary, the company offers both a discretionary cash bonus and stock award, as well as a wide range of benefits, including health care, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Interactive Brokers

About Interactive Brokers

Rated #1 Active Traders and #1 International Trading in 2025 by StockBrokers.com.

Interactive Brokers Group (Nasdaq: IBKR) and its affiliates provide automated trade execution and custody of securities, commodities, foreign exchange, and forecast contracts around the clock on over 160 markets in numerous countries and currencies from a single unified platform to clients worldwide. We serve individual investors, hedge funds, proprietary trading groups, financial advisors and introducing brokers. Our four decades of focus on technology and automation have enabled us to equip our clients with a uniquely sophisticated platform to manage their investment portfolios. We strive to provide our clients with advantageous execution prices and trading, risk and portfolio management tools, research facilities and investment products, all at low or no cost, positioning them to achieve superior returns on investments. Interactive Brokers has consistently earned recognition as a top broker, garnering multiple awards and accolades from respected industry sources such as Barron's, Investopedia, Stockbrokers.com, and many others.

Interactive Brokers Group’s consolidated equity capital exceeds $17 billion.

Throughout its history, the company’s mission has remained unchanged: Create technology to provide liquidity on better terms. Compete on price, speed, size, diversity of global products and advanced trading tools.

Interactive Brokers LLC is a member of NYSE, FINRA, SIPC. For more information, visit: ibkr.com.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Greenwich, Connecticut
Year Founded
Unknown
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