Trader Support Specialist

Summary
Our Trader Support Team drives our user satisfaction and is mentioned repeatedly as a reason our users would refer our company to others. As we grow, we want to ensure that we keep this team packed with positive attitudes, user-focused people, and team players. This role will have the opportunity to learn about the financial markets, hone leadership skills, and take ownership of initiatives, all to continue driving the enthusiastic support of our traders. The successful candidate will be trader-focused, positive-results-driven, eager to learn new technical skills quickly, and will love working as part of a team. This role will be onsite in Chicago, Illinois. Full-time availability Monday-Friday.  This means working 8 hours (plus a 30-min lunch break) starting 7:00am (CT). For instance:

• 7:00am-3:30pm 
• 7:30am-4:00pm 
• 8:00 am-4:30pm 
• 8:30am-5:00pm 

Key Responsibilities 

• Own trader interactions from start to resolution through all of our support channels which include; live chat, phone calls, and Discord.
• Use technical ability to master trading platforms, internal tools, and proprietary systems.
• Maintain in-depth product knowledge through ongoing education.
• Skillfully troubleshoot incoming inquiries, determining severity, and escalating to the appropriate team when necessary.
• Make every trader interaction complete, using empathy as well as knowledge.
• Actively participate in improving Topstep’s trader-focused Learning Center, and our internal knowledge bases.
• Contribute to team goals by focusing on cSAT, Quality Assurance, and overall response times.
• Educate both existing and potential traders in their understanding of how Topstep works.
• Participate in beta testing new features.
• Contribute to the overall growth and innovation of the company through idea generation and active participation in collaborative team projects.
• Join us in shaping the future of Topstep, where your unique perspective and skills will play a vital role in driving success and satisfaction for our global community of traders.

Required Qualifications and Key Competencies

• Ability to type a minimum of 30 WPM
• Bachelor’s degree or comparable professional experience is preferred
• Outstanding interaction with traders is your top priority
• Reasonable understanding of white-glove care
• Minimum of one year experience in a customer contact position
• Familiarity with CRM tools
• Desire for proactive communication with your colleagues
• Strong organizational skills
• Both goal- and results-oriented
• Ability to handle ambiguity with confidence and ease
• Willingness to notice and suggest improvements when necessary.
• Actively seeks feedback for continuous improvement
• Able to work onsite in Chicago, Illinois
• Full-time availability Monday-Friday.  This means working 8 hours (plus a 30-min lunch break) starting between 7:00am- 8:00 am (CT). For instance:
  • 7:00am-3:30pm
  • 7:30am-4:00pm
  • 8:00 am-4:30pm
  • 8:30am-5:00pm 

Company Culture & Perks

• 10 Company paid Holidays and generous Family Leave. Paid time off is accrued monthly.
• Competitive 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance is offered for full time employees.
• Vacations are encouraged with a bonus for taking 5 consecutive days. Employee referrals are bonused. Topstep offers a food and groceries budget and contributes towards health and wellness.

New Hire Base Salary Range

• $26.44/hr
• Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
• The compensation offered will take into account internal compensation structure and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Topstep is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are valued. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Interested in the role? Apply today with your resume and cover letter!

At this time immigration sponsorship is not available for this position (including H-1B, STEM OPT training plans, etc.).