Risk Manager

About the team + role

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.

We are in search of a skilled and forward-thinking risk specialist to contribute to a growing Enterprise Risk Management team at Robinhood. In this role, you will partner directly with Robinhood’s business unit and infrastructure function leaders and risk teams to make valuable recommendations, and play an influential role in building out and refining Robinhood’s risk management capability. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, show a clear ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, able to quickly gain an understanding of Robinhood’s products and the rules and regulations under which we operate.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA or New York, NY office, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week. 

At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.

What you’ll do

• Support the growth and overall strategic direction of Enterprise Risk Management program with a commitment to improvement and use of innovative solutions
• Perform effective risk management using various methodologies and frameworks to consistently identify, assess, manage and report risk across multiple business units
• Build collaborative and trusting relationships with business partners and cross-functional stakeholders
• Partner with various risk teams on advising on strong risk management practices, such as Risk Controls and Self Assessments (RCSAs), risk identification, control analysis and remediation efforts.
• Perform risk reviews, focused deep dive investigations and risk analysis in support of effective challenge
• Facilitate qualitative and quantitative risk monitoring, including Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and issues management
• Support the tracking and documentation of risks, controls and mitigating actions within the GRC system
• Help build out risk management capabilities through internal projects and key initiatives

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study
• 7+ years of experience conducting strategic assessments across banks, fintechs, broker dealers, and other financial institutions
• Experience in defining risk mitigation and leading regulatory compliance initiatives
• Experience driving operational efficiencies by redesigning processes and implementing technical solutions
• Strong project management, organizational, oral and written communication skills
• Strong familiarity with the US regulatory environment
• Composed under pressure, objective and diplomatic
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and analytical
• Bonus points: Series 7, 24, 4 certifications, CRISC, CISA or other related certification; Advanced degree in a relevant field of study

What we offer

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
• Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
• Best in class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
• Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits
• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.