← All roles

Director of Risk, Brokerage

Robinhood· Brokerage Risk Strategy
Apply on company site
Chicago, IL$166k - $250kfull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Lead the brokerage risk governance and oversight program for Robinhood Financial and Robinhood Securities, driving risk management capabilities, data analytics, and strategic risk initiatives in a Chicago-based, in-person role.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and drive consensus with senior management and cross-functional risk partners to design and implement best-in-class risk management practices, balancing rigorous risk mitigation with operational efficiency
  • Own and evolve the Risk Management Program documentation, establishing clear standards and frameworks that create demonstrable value across the broker dealer enterprise
  • Oversee risk assessment activities including RCSAs, new product reviews, and emerging risk identification, ensuring rigor, consistency, and regulatory alignment
  • Direct the aggregation and presentation of risk committee materials and executive management reporting, translating complex risk data into clear, actionable decision-support insights
  • Provide independent, objective oversight of the broker dealers' risk and control environment, holding business partners accountable for accurate and timely risk management execution
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of risk professionals, setting strategic direction, coaching for growth, and delivering consistently excellent work product
  • Harness data analytics and risk reporting solutions to synthesize the broker dealers' risk data, surface emerging trends, and deliver clear, actionable insights that support strategic risk decisions

Qualifications

  • Active FINRA Series 24 License
  • 10+ years of experience in financial services, with comprehensive knowledge of broker dealer operations and regulatory requirements
  • Proven track record of leading and developing risk professionals (typically 5+ years of management experience) across enterprise, operational, technology, and/or financial risk disciplines
  • Deep expertise in risk management frameworks including RCSAs, risk committee governance, and regulatory examination readiness
  • Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise, regulatory-grade documentation and executive-level reporting
  • Collaborative, analytical self-starter who can influence senior stakeholders, drive alignment, and execute in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Experience leveraging data analytics tools and reporting solutions to synthesize risk information, build risk dashboards, and present data-driven insights to senior management and risk committees
  • Demonstrated curiosity and comfort engaging with AI tools and emerging technologies, with a forward-looking perspective on applying AI capabilities to enhance risk monitoring, reporting, and oversight workflows

Skills

Required:FINRA Series 24Risk managementData analytics and reportingExecutive communication

Benefits

  • Total Rewards package varies by region and entity
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Equity
  • Benefits (as per company policy)
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Robinhood

24/5 Commission-Free Stock Trading & Investing

Trade stocks on Robinhood with commission-free investing & advanced trading tools. Access fractional shares, real-time market data, and more. Terms and fees may apply.

Stock TradingInvestingCryptoOptionsFuturesRetirement
Company profileWebsite

More open roles at Robinhood