Futures Risk Program Manager

Robinhood; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity ownership

401(k) matching

Mental health benefits

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Robinhood is seeking an exceptional Futures Risk Program Manager to shape risk strategy across core platforms, products, and customer experiences. The role requires deep expertise in risk, compliance, and analytics, with a focus on implementing automated controls and real‑time monitoring in a fast‑moving FinTech environment.

Based in Chicago, IL, the candidate will lead cross‑functional initiatives, build predictive risk insights, and mentor the team to elevate risk governance while enabling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science or related field with five years of progressive experience.
• Experience applying CFTC and NFA regulatory requirements into risk controls and documentation.
• Build and implement automations like ETL data pipelines to support risk monitoring.
• Develop real‑time monitoring and alerting systems for risk limit breaches and anomalies.
• Perform advanced statistical analytics on large datasets using Python or similar tools.
• Utilize BI or visualization platforms (Looker, Superset, Tableau, PowerBI) to report risk metrics.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive risk management strategy emphasizing early risk detection and automated alerts.
• Conduct risk assessments focusing on operational and technology risks and identify mitigations.
• Support Risk Exposure Reporting and regulatory reviews; update the Risk Management Program.
• Develop automations for robust supervision and risk management.
• Build dashboards and reports to visualize key risk metrics for stakeholders.
• Mentor team members and partner with cross‑functional leaders on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Data analytics

Python

Looker/Tableau/PowerBI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Airflow

Looker

Tableau

PowerBI

Superset

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 strategy emphasizing early risk detection, automated alert systems, incident response, and continuous improvement. Conduct thorough risk assessments focused on operational and technology risks, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending mitigations. Support Risk Exposure Reporting, regulatory reviews, and updates to the Risk Management Program to meet evolving business and regulatory needs. Develop automations for robust supervision and risk management. Develop real-time monitoring systems to quickly identify adverse market conditions or operational issues. Implement a robust control testing framework to validate risk mitigation measures and the effectiveness of controls. Implement automated alert mechanisms for risk limit breaches, unusual trading patterns, and system anomalies. Leverage advanced analytics tools to uncover risk trends and provide actionable insights for decision‑making. Build dashboards and reports using tools like Looker to visualize key risk metrics and inform stakeholders effectively. Telecommuting permitted.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science or related field plus five years of progressively responsible experience in job offered or related occupation.
• Education and/or experience must include:
• Apply Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and National Futures Association (NFA) regulatory requirements into risk controls, supervisory procedures, and program documentation;
• Design and execute enterprise or Future Commission Merchant (FCM) level risk assessments;
• Build and implement automations such as ETL data pipelines and scheduled data jobs (Airflow-type scheduling tools) to support risk monitoring;
• Develop real-time or near-real-time monitoring and alerting systems that detect risk limit breaches, unusual trading activity, or system anomalies;
• Execute control testing programs for risk mitigation;
• Perform advanced statistical analytics on large structured datasets utilizing Python or similar programming tools to identify trends and quantify risk exposures;
• Utilize industry-standard business intelligence or visualization platforms (Looker, Superset, Tableau, or PowerBI) to build dashboards, trend analyses, and key risk metric reporting; and
• Investigate complex risk scenarios and develop mitigation strategies aligned with industry regulatory standards.
• Background checks required

What We Offer

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.
• Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
• Best in class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
• Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.

In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + 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.