Jobs / United States / Robinhood Markets INC
Director of Risk, Brokerage
Robinhood Markets INC · 🇺🇸 Chicago, IL
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 160 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 37 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Robinhood Markets INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Senior Financial Risk Manager” (Financial Managers) in CA: $188k–$243k, median $216k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Robinhood Markets INC
The US Department of Labor certified 160 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 37 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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. The Brokerage Risk Governance and Oversight team's mission is to administer and implement Robinhood's brokerage risk management program, overseeing, facilitating, and coordinating risk management activities across our broker dealers, Robinhood Financial, LLC and Robinhood Securities, LLC. As Director of Brokerage Risk, you will partner closely with brokerage leadership and cross-functional risk teams to refine risk management capabilities, lead the team's Data Analytics and Solutions function to surface actionable risk insights across the enterprise, and play an influential role in proposing and implementing strategic risk initiatives. This role is based in our Chicago, IL office, with in-person attendance expected 5 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 • Lead and drive consensus with senior management and cross-functional risk partners to design and implement best-in-class risk management practices, balancing rigorous risk mitigation with operational efficiency • Own and evolve the Risk Management Program documentation, establishing clear standards and frameworks that create demonstrable value across the broker dealer enterprise • Oversee risk assessment activities including RCSAs, new product reviews, and emerging risk identification, ensuring rigor, consistency, and regulatory alignment • Direct the aggregation and presentation of risk committee materials and executive management reporting, translating complex risk data into clear, actionable decision-support insights • Provide independent, objective oversight of the broker dealers' risk and control environment, holding business partners accountable for accurate and timely risk management execution • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of risk professionals, setting strategic direction, coaching for growth, and delivering consistently excellent work product • Harness data analytics and risk reporting solutions to synthesize the broker dealers' risk data, surface emerging trends, and deliver clear, actionable insights that support strategic risk decisions What you bring • 10+ years of experience in financial services, with comprehensive knowledge of broker dealer operations and regulatory requirements • Proven track record of leading and developing risk professionals (typically 5+ years of management experience) across enterprise, operational, technology, and/or financial risk disciplines • Deep expertise in risk management frameworks including RCSAs, risk committee governance, and regulatory examination readiness • Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise, regulatory-grade documentation and executive-level reporting • Collaborative, analytical self-starter who can influence senior stakeholders, drive alignment, and execute in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • Experience leveraging data analytics tools and reporting solutions to synthesize risk information, build risk dashboards, and present data-driven insights to senior management and risk committees • Demonstrated curiosity and comfort engaging with AI tools and emerging technologies, with a forward-looking perspective on applying AI capabilities to enhance risk monitoring, reporting, and oversi