Director of Security, Robinhood
GRC
$255-300k
+ Bonus programs, + Equity ownership
4+ days a week in office
Commission-free stock trading & investing app
Be an early applicant
Commission-free stock trading & investing app
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$255-300k
+ Bonus programs, + Equity ownership
4+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- Proven senior security leader with over 10 years of experience, specializing in scaling through technology, the management of risk, compliance, and business continuity programs
- 5+ years of experience working with or within US and international financial regulatory environments
- Proven track record building and scaling GRC programs in highly regulated, fast-paced industries, focused on automation first tooling
- Strong verbal and written communication and executive presence, with experience preparing and presenting board-level security updates
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent
- Familiarity with GRC and program management tools (e.g., Jira, Archer, or ServiceNow)
- Experience with NIST CSF, 800-53 R5, federal and international security assessments
What the job involves
- 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
- The Security and Corporate Engineering team at Robinhood safeguards the trust of our customers and the integrity of our platform by proactively managing risks and protecting company and user data. Our mission is to ensure secure growth by embedding security and resilience into the fabric of our technology, culture, and business operations!
- As Director of Security, GRC, you’ll be a strategic and operational leader guiding enterprise-wide security risk management, policy governance, regulatory compliance, and business continuity planning. You'll collaborate with senior leadership, cross-functional partners, and regulatory bodies to maintain a robust and compliant security posture across Robinhood
- This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA or New York, NY office, with in-person attendance expected at least 4 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
- Lead the development, automation, and execution of our enterprise security risk management framework, driving mitigation strategies and board-level risk reporting
- Direct policy development and exception management processes, ensuring effective governance of security standards and exceptions
- Oversee enterprise business continuity and disaster recovery programs, including execution of simulation exercises and continuous refinement
- Manage strategic compliance initiatives, coordinating with legal, compliance, and operational teams to meet regulatory requirements and prepare for audits
- Serve as the primary liaison for security-related board reporting, quantitative risk management, and regulatory engagements, shaping the external and internal narrative on risk
- Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here’s what we expect from them:
- Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech
- Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly
- Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity
Our take
For years, traditional brokers ruled the share trading realm, charging hefty fees that locked out everyday investors. Robinhood emerged as a disruptor, offering commission-free trading and opening the door to a new generation. Since then, expectations have continued to evolve, with investors looking not just to lower costs, but for simpler tools, clearer information, and guidance that makes the market easier to understand.
Robinhood was built to meet those changing expectations, designed from the start as a mobile-first platform that makes investor more accessible and less intimidating for people at every stage of their financial journey. Through its app, users can trade stocks and other financial instruments while benefiting from a clean interface and built-in educational support, helping them move from curiosity to confidence without unnecessary complexity.
Recently, Robinhood has strenghtned its impact too, particularly in the UK. With the launch of AI-powered Digests within its Robinhood Cortex assistant that helps users understand what's driving stock movements in plain English, while upcoming options trading and expanded educational resources add flexibility and depth. Together, these steps position Robinhood as a platform evolving alongside its users, blending technology and education to stay ahead in an ever-changing investment landscape.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 13 rounds)
Feb 2021
$2.4bn
CONVERTIBLE
Jan 2021
$1bn
LATE VC
Total funding: $5.6bn
Company HQ
Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Leadership
Vlad Tenev
(Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman)Studied Mathematics at Stanford University, where they met Baiju. Dropped out of a PhD to start Robinhood. Alongside Robinhood, Vlad is also the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Harmonic.
Baiju B.
(Co-Founder)Studied Mathematics and Physics at Stanford University, where they met their Vlad and co-founded Robinhood in 2012. Baiju is also the Founder and CEO of Aetherflux.
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