Fraud Operations Intern (Summer 2027)

Robinhood; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market compensation

AI tools access

Time off

Catered meals

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Robinhood is seeking a Fraud Operations Intern to conduct end-to-end investigations of accounts with potential fraud, protecting customers and reducing fraud exposure. You will review alerts, determine fraud vs. no-fraud, and help identify trends through data analysis.

The role is based in Denver, CO with in-person attendance at least 3 days per week. Excellent analytical and communication skills, plus collaboration with product, engineering, and legal teams, are essential.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program with expected graduation Winter 2027/Spring 2028.
• Interest in end-to-end fraud investigation processes and fraud typologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with independent decision-making ability.
• Effective written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams such as product, engineering, legal, compliance, or financial crimes.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigate suspected fraud alerts using internal and external tools.
• Use data analysis to identify emerging fraud trends and detection methodologies.
• Communicate findings to relevant stakeholders and submit referrals when necessary.
• Interact with customers regarding information on accounts during active investigations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Fraud investigation

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Degree-seeking student in Business/Accounting/Criminal Justice/Psychology

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.

The Fraud Investigation team’s mission is to ensure Robinhood customers have swift identification and resolution of fraud‑related issues. We do this by interacting with customers when their accounts encounter fraud, placing temporary restrictions on accounts if needed, investigating customer‑surfaced and RH‑identified fraud, communicating in a timely manner, and efficiently restoring and remediating accounts to their pre‑fraud status. We train and employ skilled and knowledgeable investigators, deliver consistent and high‑quality support, and minimize impact from fraud losses to protect our customers and our company’s financial health.

As a Fraud Operations Intern, you will conduct an end‑to‑end fraud investigation of accounts that have any concerns of fraud, with the ultimate goal of protecting our customers and minimizing fraud exposures to the firm. As a Fraud Operations Intern you will be responsible for reviewing fraud alerts, determining fraud or no‑fraud and help identify emerging fraud trends through data analysis.

This role is based in our Denver, CO office with in‑person attendance expected at least 3 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

• Review and investigate suspected fraudulent alerts — both proactive and reactive — using multiple internal and external tools
• Use data analysis techniques, critical thinking, and pattern detection to identify emerging fraud trends and detection methodologies
• Recognize and actively communicate emerging fraud trends and findings to relevant stakeholders
• Document the rationale and determination for each alert and submit referrals to other Robinhood teams where necessary
• Occasionally communicate with customers regarding information on their accounts related to an active fraud investigation

What you bring

• Currently enrolled in a full‑time, degree‑seeking program in Business, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or a related field with an expected graduation date of Winter 2027/Spring 2028
• Interest in the end‑to‑end fraud investigation process and various fraud typologies, including Account Takeovers, Identity Theft, and Money Movement Fraud
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to independently make sound decisions on potentially fraudulent cases
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams, such as product, engineering, legal, compliance, or financial crimes

What we offer

• Market competitive compensation structure
• Quarterly lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more
• Access to the best AI tools on the market and continuous AI skill‑building for every employee, technical or not
• Time away including company holidays, paid time off, and sick time
• Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo‑specific commuter benefits

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job‑related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected hourly range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$26—$26 USD

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