Risk Governance Manager (Technology)

Join a leading fintech company that's democratizing finance for all.
Robinhood was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood is lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.
As we continue to build...
We're seeking curious thinkers looking to co-author the next chapters of our story. Joining now means helping shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future.
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About the team:
The Risk & Audit at Robinhood is assisting the company's Audit Committee and Risk Committee of the Company Board with protecting assets, reputation, and sustainability of the organization. The Risk & Audit function provides independent, objective, reliable, valued and timely assurance regarding the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls that mitigate current and emerging risks and help strengthen the internal controls ecosystem.
About the role:
Robinhood Markets (RHM) is the parent company of various lines of business, including Brokerage, Crypto, and Cash services. We are looking for a Risk Governance Manager to join Risk & Audit at Robinhood. You will be charged with executing on the company's comprehensive risk management governance and reporting framework, helping the organization identify risks arising from internal processes, people, and systems. This position requires a knowledgeable risk management professional with experience in brokerage and clearing operations, technology and information security, counterparty and third-party risks in a financial services institution.
As a key member of the Risk & Audit team, you will partner closely with the leaders and risk managers of each business unit (or subsidiary) to map and assess the operational activities, risks, controls, and issues within the business. The successful candidate is a highly motivated, collaborative, and analytical self-starter with the ability to build and scale risk governance programs across the enterprise to support Robinhood's growth.
What you'll do day-to-day:

• Play a leadership role in enhancing Robinhood's risk management governance program, including: establishing processes such as risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting practices.
• Partner with functions such as technology, engineering, product and business operations to develop and rollout enterprise level risk standards.
• Conduct risk governance activities such as assisting with risk and controls assessments, oversight of risk registers, issues tracking, corrective action plans, and leadership reporting.
• Build partnerships with other organizational lines of defense (i.e. Technology, Engineering, Product, Operations, Compliance, etc).
• Participate in ad hoc projects and initiatives that enhance the risk and control environment.
• Gain product knowledge of Robinhood products, processes, and systems. Stay abreast of current industry standards.

About you:

• Passion for Robinhood's products and our mission to democratize access to global financial systems
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field such as Technology, Engineering, and Data Management
• 6-8+ years of broker-dealer experience with risk management programs and/or compliance roles
• Ability to implement programs at scale with a bias to action. Ability to learn quickly and complete projects.
• Strong collaborative and organizational skills with ability to partner across functional teams and connect with technical and non-technical users
• Strong analytical abilities to simplify sophisticated problems and automate reporting and analysis, all while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and communication skills

Bonus points:

• Masters degree or certification in a relevant field such as Technology, Engineering, and Data Management
• Knowledge of NIST Cyber Security and/or other Security frameworks
• Regulatory and compliance knowledge of brokerage, crypto currency, trading, and money services/payments
• FINRA Series 7, 24

We're looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you're ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission-we'd love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.
Robinhood promotes diversity and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. To review Robinhood's Privacy Policy please visit Robinhood - US Applicant Privacy Policy .
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Robinhood is a primarily remote company. If hired, you will work as a remote employee unless the job you are applying for has a different working model specified. Please reach-out to your recruiter if you have any questions regarding the job's working model.