Director of Internal Audit, Robinhood
Security and Engineering
$213-250k
Plus eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan
Commission-free stock trading platform
Be an early applicant
Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$213-250k
Plus eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- This position requires a leader with expert understanding of risks in a regulated Fintech setting
- The successful candidate is a proven leader, collaborative, analytical, technical expert that can lead audits across multiple disciplines such as information security, software development privacy, cloud technology etc
- Master’s degree in a relevant field of study (e.g. Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science or Computer Engineering)
- 10+ years of technology auditing experience, including Technology and Operations auditing, risk management, Technology Compliance, Information Security, or software development
- Financial Services knowledge and financial product knowledge is preferred
- Ability to partner with business, engineering, data and product teams to strengthen controls environment using automated techniques
- Experience in end-to-end project management, system evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration
- Experience with information system lifecycle processes, including source code management, continuous integration, scalable architecture concepts, and decentralized software development governance
- Deep understanding of infrastructure components and corresponding relevant risk mitigation techniques
- Audit experience related to systems reliability, cloud computing, artificial intelligence design and usage, software development processes, database design, setup and administration, product design and configuration of complex financial and regulatory requirements with systems
- Experience assessing environments for privacy/security risk using privacy/security fundamentals (i.e., cookies, encryption, anonymization, perimeter defense, etc.)
- Experience auditing Cyber and Cloud Computing/AWS, data privacy, business continuity planning and disaster recovery
- Experience conducting audits using frameworks such as COBIT, ISO, IT General Controls (ITGC), NIST, GDPR, NYDFS and/or other industry standard control frameworks to document and assess Cybersecurity & IT processes
- CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CDPSE or CISM certifications
What the job involves
- The Internal Audit Team at Robinhood assists the company’s Audit Committee of the Board with protecting assets, reputation, and sustainability of the organization
- The Internal Audit function provides independent, objective, reliable, valued and timely assurance regarding the effectiveness of internal controls that mitigate current and emerging risks and help strengthen the internal controls ecosystem
- We are looking for a Director of Internal Audit, Security & Engineering to join our dynamic team of auditors
- You will be charged with specifically overseeing the execution of audits in the areas of Engineering, Security, Privacy, BCP/ DR and technologies leveraging artificial intelligence
- Additionally, in this role you will be supporting integrated audits (i.e. underlying technology controls over business operations) across the various lines of businesses
- This position reports to the VP of Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk
- Assist Audit leadership with the development of the Internal Audit plan and the overall strategic direction of the Internal Audit program
- Be accountable for the achievement of Internal Audit objectives as they align to the internal audit strategy and company OKRs
- Be responsible for the execution of end-to-end audit procedures in the audit lifecycle: plan, lead and execute audits to assess controls and processes in the areas of Engineering, Security, Privacy, BCP/ DR and technologies leveraging artificial intelligence
- Operate with a hands-on and an attention-to-detail approach to managing the audit cycle, incl. the process of audit scoping, execution, quality reviews, reporting and remediation validation
- Conclude on audit results and present ratings and recommendations to senior management, C-Team members and the Audit Committee as needed
- Lead the discussion on enterprise-wide topics to various levels of management within Security & Engineering. Influence management to act on recommendations to strengthen the control environment and make process improvements
- Establish and manage relationships with senior leaders and risk partners. Share perspectives including industry best practices, audit standards, regulatory requirements and global impact with key stakeholders
- Support the creation of reports and presentations for the department, Robinhood entities, Audit Committee, regulators and external auditors
- Partner on continuous development and enhancement of the Audit practice to align with the overall objective and goals of the Audit function (including development of frameworks, metrics, procedures, partnerships, communications and training programs)
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned
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. Its innovative model thrives on premium features like increased buying power and extended trading hours, attracting a younger audience drawn to meme stocks like AMC and GameStop.
But Robinhood's not just about quick thrills. The company claims its mission lies in catering to "the unmet needs of the next generation," evidenced by its "Robinhood Retirement" launch, targeting gig-economy workers often excluded from financial planning. This commitment to accessibility aligns with its core values.
However, 2023 brought unexpected turbulence, as Robinhood became entangled in the FTX cryptocurrency exchange bankruptcy scandal when it emerged that the US Department of Justice seized hundreds of millions of dollars of the company's shares tied to FTX founder Bankman-Fried. Despite these challenges, Robinhood successfully bought back the missing stock, and its impact on democratizing finance remains undeniable.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
39% female employees
-23% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 13 rounds)
Feb 2021
$2.4bn
CONVERTIBLE
Jan 2021
$1bn
LATE VC
Total funding: $5.6bn
Company benefits
- Well-being - Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Family & home life - Parental leave, personal prosperity benefits
- Comfort & care - Annual lifestyle stipend
- Office life - Catered meals and fully stocked kitchen, commuter benefits
- Growth - Education and training, community events, career mentorships
Company values
- Safety First: Robinhood is a safety-first company
- Participation is Power: At Robinhood, the rich don’t get a better deal
- Radical Customer Focus: We exist to make our customers happy
- First-Principles Thinking: We make bold bets and challenge the status quo
Company HQ
Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Articles
Leadership
Vlad Tenev
(Co-Founder)Studied Mathematics at Stanford University, where they met their fellow co-founder. Dropped out of a PhD to start Robinhood.
Baiju B.
(Co-Founder)Studied Mathematics and Physics at Stanford University, where they met their fellow co-founder.
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