Trader Support Specialist- Part-time

Trader Support Specialist- Part-time

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, will love working as part of a team, and will be available to work up to 29 hours per week. This role will be onsite in Chicago, Illinois.

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 Topsteps 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

Bachelors 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

Comfort with remote work and asynchronous tools to communicate

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

This is a part-time role with a flexible schedule of up to 29 hours per week, including :

• Daytime
• Overnight
• Weekends

Company Culture & Perks

Topstep is an engaging working environment which ranges from fully remote to hybrid. We foster a culture of collaboration with cameras on during meetings and a robust Slack environment for communication.

9 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.