Robinhood

FinTech

FuturesRiskProgramManager

$139–175k Chicago, Illinois, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Futures Risk Program Manager at Robinhood. Skills: Risk management, Futures, Regulatory compliance. Design risk management strategy. Implement risk management strategy”

Industry & Context.

FinTech
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Critical thinking

Eligibility Requirements

Background checks required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent, five years of progressively responsible experience, Apply CFTC and NFA regulatory requirements, Design and execute enterprise or FCM level risk, Build and implement automations, Develop real-time or near–real-time monitoring and alerting systems, Execute control testing programs for risk, Perform advanced statistical analytics, Utilize industry-standard business intelligence or visualization platforms, Investigate complex risk scenarios

Nice to Have

CFA charterholder preferred

What You'll Do.

Design risk management strategy

Implement risk management strategy

Emphasize early risk detection

Automate alert systems

Manage incident response

Ensure continuous improvement

Conduct risk assessments

Identify operational risks

Identify technology risks

Recommend mitigations

Support Risk Exposure Reporting

Support regulatory reviews

Update Risk Management Program

Develop automations for supervision

Develop automations for risk management

Develop real-time monitoring systems

Identify adverse market conditions

Identify operational issues

Implement control testing framework

Validate risk mitigation measures

Validate control effectiveness

Implement automated alert mechanisms

Leverage advanced analytics tools

Provide actionable insights

Visualize key risk metrics

Inform stakeholders effectively

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional leaders; Key strategic initiatives

Communication Scope

Stakeholder communication

Process & Methodology

Program management

Full Job Description

Join us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading. 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're looking for an exceptional Futures Risk Program Manager to help shape the future of our core platforms, products, and customer experiences. FinTech is one of the most complex and rapidly evolving spaces in technology, and the challenges we're tackling require deep innovation, critical thinking, and scale that don't always have strong precedents. You'll take on a highly influential role shaping vision and execution across key strategic initiatives. You'll partner with cross-functional leaders, contribute to high-impact decisions, guide complex projects from concept to completion, and mentor others on the team. This is a role for someone who leverages modern tools and cutting-edge methodologies as a core part of how they solve problems, and raises the bar for everyone around them. This role is based in our Chicago, IL, with in-person attendance expected at least five 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 Design and implement a comprehensive risk management

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