Senior Internal Audit Associate, Robinhood
$78-105k
Salary varies depending on location. Plus bonus programs and equity ownership
3 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
$78-105k
Salary varies depending on location. Plus bonus programs and equity ownership
3 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study
- 3+ years of audit experience in the financial services industry
- 2+ years of experience in compliance or operations
- Strong knowledge of compliance-related processes and regulatory expectations within financial institutions such as broker-dealers or investment advisors
- Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality work
- Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and adapt in fast-changing environments
- Experience in or exposure to auditing or working within broker-dealers, registered investment advisors (RIAs), or futures commission merchants is a plus
- Advanced degree, Big 4 audit or consulting experience, and/or certifications such as SIE, Series 7, Series 24, Series 99, CIA, CAMS, or CFE are beneficial but not required
What the job involves
- The Internal Audit function provides independent, objective, reliable, and timely assurance regarding the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls that mitigate current and emerging risks
- Our mission is to strengthen Robinhood’s internal control ecosystem and promote operational excellence across the business
- The Internal Audit team works closely with regulated entities and corporate functions, facilitating effective communication with leadership, the Board of Directors, and its Committees
- As an Internal Audit Senior Associate, you’ll support the execution of audits related to compliance and operations across Robinhood’s broker-dealers, registered investment advisor, and derivatives businesses
- You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders to evaluate risk, improve processes, and enhance the company’s control environment!
- Support audit execution for compliance and operations across broker-dealers, registered investment advisors, and derivatives businesses in line with the Internal Audit plan
- Evaluate the adequacy and efficiency of internal policies, procedures, systems, and controls
- Conduct walkthroughs and perform testing of controls and substantive audit procedures
- Build collaborative relationships with business teams and cross-functional partners
- Analyze business processes, identify areas for improvement, and provide recommendations that strengthen the control environment
- Collaborate with Internal Audit team members to contribute to departmental initiatives and goals
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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