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External Affairs Strategist
Robinhood Markets INC · 🇺🇸 Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Washington, DC
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 roles3 certified filings for “Crypto Operations Specialist” (Regulatory Affairs Specialists) in NY: $98k–$115k, median $98k. Most were filed at wage level I (33%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% 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. 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. Robinhood's International Government and External Affairs (IGEA) team drives the company's engagement with regulators, policymakers, and external stakeholders across our global markets, while also building the programs and partnerships that connect Robinhood's mission — democratizing finance for all — to the communities we serve. IGEA sits within Legal, Compliance & Corporate Affairs (LCCA) and works cross-functionally with Government Affairs, Communications, Legal, and Product teams worldwide. We're looking for an External Affairs Strategist to help lead Robinhood’s financial education and sustainability programs. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role for someone who wants to build and run programs that connect Robinhood's mission to tangible community impact. You will partner closely with the Communications, Government Affairs, Marketing, Product, and Legal teams to plan, deliver, and measure Robinhood's financial-literacy initiatives, such as Robinhood Money Drills (Robinhood’s financial education program for athletes and students) and Readiness (Robinhood’s financial education program for military service members). This role will be crucial in enabling Robinhood to achieve its ambitious goal to educate 1 million people through structured, classroom settings by 2030 through the aforementioned programs as well as through organizations like the Council on Economic Education and other K-12 partnerships. You will also support the business in managing the company’s sustainability program, administering GHG emissions measurement and corporate disclosures in consultation with our corporate legal team. This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA, New York, NY, and Washington, DC offices, 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 • Own the day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of Robinhood's financial education programs (e.g., Robinhood Money Drills, Readiness, K-12 programming) • Manage and maintain relationships with existing financial education partners, ensuring strong day-to-day partner engagement and program delivery • Expand our portfolio of financial education partnerships and Money Drills partner universities • Advance financial education partnership strategy through cross-functional programming and storytelling that connects Robinhood's mission to tangible community impact • Track, measure, and report on program metrics to demonstrate impact and effectiveness to internal and external stakeholders • Manage relevant budget lines, new partner onboarding (including contract negotiation), vendor/partner invoicing, and planning trackers for financial education programs • Draft concise briefing documents, program updates, and partner-facing materials on quick