For more than 25 years, Scottrade has been a leader in the stock brokerage industry. A leader in technology, a leader in customer service and a leader in value. Today at Scottrade, investors have the stock trading tools and services they need to take control of their investing needs. Scottrade is proud to provide premium service and deeply discounted commissions to investors of all trading styles and we hope to continue to exceed our customers' expectations by providing the best price, the best service and the best technology.
Since the Internet emerged as a platform for online trading, Scottrade has taken advantage of new technologies to advance the stock trading process for our customers. We are committed to growth and are continually working to ensure a seamless customer experience. The result is trading platforms and secure systems that give our customers the best trading experience.
Scottrade customers can now trade on a newly redesigned Web site that is easy to navigate with even more advanced stock trading features. Customers can manage their accounts, trade, find stock research and get quotes all within a site that has a new, updated look.
Customers can also trade on Scottrader, where they have access to live streaming quotes, news, top ten lists and interactive charts. Other valuable tools include personal stock lists and quick quotes to help customers track individual stocks and make timely trades when investing online.
As a leading online brokerage firm, Scottrade offers a full line of investment products, online trading platforms and market research tools to help investors take control of their financial future. Scottrade's dedication to excellence is what truly makes us stand apart from other brokerage firms and better serve our customers, employees and communities.
Rodger Riney founded Scottrade in 1980 to provide customers with a way to inexpensively manage their own investments while receiving exceptional customer service. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Scottrade allows investors to conveniently manage their accounts online while offering the added assurance of 428 offices nationwide for personalized customer support.
Our History
1980 Rodger Riney founds Scottsdale Securities in Scottsdale, Ariz.
1981 Headquarters are relocated to St. Louis, Mo.
1986 Scottsdale Securities begins to branch out with its third branch office in Dayton, Ohio.
1990 The branch office network grows to 14 offices.
1994 Scottsdale Securities is named on Inc. magazine's 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America.
1995 The firm is again among Inc.'s 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America.
1996 Scottsdale Securities offers online trading.
1999 The branch network reaches 100 offices.
2000 The company changes its name to Scottrade to reflect the domain name of its Web site.
2001 Scottrade is ranked "Highest in Investor Satisfaction With Online Trading Services" by J.D. Power and Associates.
2002 The firm is recognized for a second and third time by J.D. Power and Associates.
2003 J.D. Power and Associates acknowledges the company for an unprecedented fourth consecutive time. Scottrade's Human Resources Department receives HR Solutions' "Service Excellence Award", and the firm's one-millionth customer account is opened.
2004 Scottrade is again recognized by J.D. Power & Associates and HR Solutions. The company receives the "Greater St. Louis Top 50 Award" in recognition of its participation in the community, and the 200th branch office is opened.
2005 J.D. Power and Associates ranks Scottrade "Highest in Investor Satisfaction With Online Trading Services" for the sixth consecutive time. The Greater St. Louis Top 50 Program acknowledges the firm for a second time.
2006 Rodger Riney rings the closing bell on the NASDAQ on January 18; Barron's magazine awards the company four stars in its annual ranking of online brokerage firms and awards Scottrade the highest ranking for usability and customer support.
2007 Scottrade opens its 300th office, nearing its goal of becoming the online brokerage firm with the largest branch network. For the second consecutive time, Scottrade is named the brokerage firm with the "Highest Customer Loyalty" by Brand Keys.
2007 J.D. Power and Associates ranks Scottrade "Highest in Investor Satisfaction with Online Trading Services".
2008 In January, Scottrade was named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in America by FORTUNE magazine. Scottrade hired its 2,000th employee in March and opened its 350th branch office in April. We built our success on a foundation of doing what is right. Our corporate philosophy is centered on providing associates the opportunity for professional growth; while maintaining a healthy balance of work and home life. This is done through fostering a culture of growth, integrity and diversity; where team members can communicate openly across any level of the organization. It is because of this open and inclusive culture that we are able to provide the best service and best value to our customers.
These five core values exemplify our dedication to our associates and our approach to business: - Customer Service: Satisfying our customer is the foundation of everything we do. Whether working with each other or communicating with a client, we continually strive for a commitment to excellence.
- Individual Development: Our people are our most valuable resource. As we continue to grow, we remain dedicated to developing individual talents through innovative training and career growth opportunities.
- Teamwork: We rely on a strong commitment to teamwork in order to meet common goals - to provide the best value and best service to our customers.
- Trust & Integrity: We stand for honesty in every aspect of our business and empower our associates to do their job in an ethical manner. By doing this, we gain the confidence of our customers.
- Open Communication: We encourage the honest and frequent sharing of ideas, opinions and information across all levels of the organization.
Diversity at Scottrade
We believe there is strength in a diverse workforce and value the unique perspective each individual brings to the firm. This results in a professional work environment that promotes consideration and integrity. We understand that diversity goes beyond race and includes gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, faith and financial status.
Our commitment to a diverse workplace benefits our associates, customers and the community. We believe that an outstanding team of professionals is the key to our future success; and a diverse workforce is an integral part of that philosophy  Scottrade is ranked by Fortune and Computerworld as one of the best places to work in America. In addition, our IT department is directed by nationally-recognized IT professionals who are noted for their strategic vision and industry-leading accomplishments.
IT
Scottrade's Internship Program offers that opportunity and more! As an intern, you can work around your school schedule, learn a lot about our company and the financial services industry, and contribute as a valued and important part of our team.
Scottrade is ranked by Fortune and Computerworld as one of the best places to work in America. In addition, our IT department is directed by nationally-recognized IT professionals who are noted for their strategic vision and industry-leading accomplishments. - Wide selection of IT jobs
- State-of-the-art technology
- Unlimited opportunities for growth
"IT plays a prominent role at Scottrade, where much of the business revolves around our capabilities," says Patterson. "Our goal is to keep IT flexible and fast enough to grow the business and continue developing technology to maintain and improve the customer experience for online investors. I am honored to lead an outstanding IT group and I believe this recognition speaks volumes to what we have been able to accomplish as a team."-- Chief Information Officer Ian Patterson, nationally recognized as a Computerworld Premier 100 IT leader
Internships
Top 10 Reasons to Get an Internship at Scottrade
- Competitive pay - including raises after 6 months.
- Flexible work schedules - your education comes first to us too!
- Community Involvement - interns can participate in our generous Charitable Giving Program.
- Professional Development - extensive 20 week training program designed for interns.
- On-going - our internship opportunities continue throughout the year, not just in the summer.
- Flexibility to transfer - we have 2 IT locations, more than 425 branch locations, and our St. Louis Headquarters.
- Innovative technologies and business practices - so you can learn about the business or technical side of Scottrade.
- The Culture/Teamwork - great co-workers, fun contests and competitions throughout the year.
- Opportunity - 22% of current branch managers started as interns and we hire on average 50% of our graduating interns each semester.
- Rodger Riney - you will find out why his employees say Scottrade is a "Best place to work" AND you'll finally know whether or not he flies the helicopter to work!
|
