Brokerage Risk Program Manager

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About the position

Join a leading fintech company that's democratizing finance for all. Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood and its subsidiaries and affiliates are 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. With growth as the top priority, the business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures, and systems; playing a key role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you're invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we'd love to have you apply. The Brokerage Risk Management Department at Robinhood oversees the comprehensive risk management frameworks of our brokerages, including risk governance, oversight, specialized risk programs, and advanced risk data infrastructure. The team is dedicated to the proactive identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of risks throughout the risk management lifecycle. As a Brokerage Risk Program Manager, you will spearhead strategic risk initiatives, conduct data analytics to support risk mitigation efforts, design, implement, and manage sophisticated risk programs, and monitor emerging risk exposures. You will play a crucial role in coordinating operational risk management functions, including conducting risk assessments, tracking loss and risk events, establishing key risk indicators, managing issues, developing robust internal controls, and continuous monitoring systems for broker-dealer exposures. The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct risk assessments, perform control testing, lead risk event retrospectives, and manage issues from identification to resolution.
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  • Design, develop, and oversee risk indicators, operational controls, and risk alerts and dashboards to ensure continuous monitoring and supervision of risk exposures.
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  • Utilize data analytics to drive strategic risk initiatives and prepare materials for business risk reviews and risk committee meetings.
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  • Lead and facilitate meetings with working groups, ensuring effective communication and collaboration at all organizational levels.
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  • Enhance the operational control function by ensuring the integrity and accuracy of internal firm account activities.
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  • Develop integration solutions for brokerage risk activities to the GRC platform and train partners to use the platform independently.
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  • Independently conduct risk analytics, build dashboards, and develop automation solutions to streamline risk management processes.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in Broker Dealer Operations, Risk Management, and Data Analytics.
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  • SIE, Series 7, and Series 24 (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
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  • Deep knowledge of broker-dealer operations and a passion for risk management.
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  • Proven program management skills, with the ability to implement operational improvements and manage comprehensive risk management programs.
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  • Proficient ability to proactively identify and address potential risks, showing initiative in designing and executing risk management strategies.
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  • Technical competencies to conduct data analysis, build dashboards, and develop automated solutions, including proficiency in SQL, Python, and data visualization tools.
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  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, ensuring senior leadership is consistently informed of key risk information.
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  • History of continuous learning and staying up to date on industry trends and practices.

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Benefits

  • Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
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  • 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
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  • Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
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  • Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
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  • Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
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  • Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
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  • Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits
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  • Eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood's equity plan.
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