Intern, Enterprise Risk Management

Job Description

About Company

Robinhood’s mission is to democratize finance for all. The company is actively building the future of finance, operating at the epicenter of a historic cultural and financial shift driven by an estimated $124 trillion of assets being inherited by younger generations in the next two decades—the largest transfer of wealth in human history.

Robinhood is dedicated to building an elite team that applies frontier technologies to solve the world’s biggest financial problems. It is a place for bold thinkers, sharp problem-solvers, and builders who are wired to make an impact. The company fosters a high-performing, fast-moving environment where ambitious people are expected to do the best work of their careers, with ethics at the center of everything they do. High expectations are met with significant rewards. Robinhood believes in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community, with an intentional, energizing, and supportive office experience.

Job Description

Role Title: Intern, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Team: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Team Mission: The ERM team helps Robinhood establish a robust risk program by utilizing risk frameworks and other tools to proactively identify and manage risks across the entire company.

Intern Role Summary: As an Intern on the Enterprise Risk Management team, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the development and execution of enterprise-wide risk practices. You will assist the team in assessing risks throughout the company and play a crucial role in identifying and monitoring Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to strengthen Robinhood’s overall risk posture.

Location: This role is based in Robinhood’s Menlo Park or New York offices, with an expectation of in-person attendance at least 3 days per week.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

• Support various ERM programs, including the identification, escalation, monitoring, and reporting of risks across the organization.
• Develop a solid understanding of one of Robinhood’s business processes, technologies, products, and their associated risks.
• Support the core risk team in assessing company-wide risks by participating in enterprise-wide risk and control assessments for new and existing products, top and emerging risks, processes, and/or initiatives.
• Assist in identifying relevant Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) across different lines of business and products, and help establish mechanisms for monitoring and escalating them when necessary.
• Foster collaborative and positive relationships with business and risk management teams across the organization through regular touchpoints and working groups.
• Contribute to risk awareness initiatives by assisting with risk workshops, training materials, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

What You Bring (Qualifications):

• Currently enrolled in a full-time, masters program in accounting, business, finance, Data Analytics, economics, or a related field.
• Expected graduation date in Winter 2026/Spring 2027.
• Demonstrated strong analytical abilities, critical “outside-the-box” thinking, and curiosity about risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and possess a strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize tasks, and balance multiple priorities effectively.
• Prior experiences or internships in financial services, risk/finance, or consulting is considered a plus.

What We Offer (Benefits and Compensation):

• Market-competitive compensation structure.
• Quarterly lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and other uses.
• Time away benefits, including company holidays, paid time off, and sick time.
• Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits.

Compensation Details (Hourly Ranges based on location):
Base pay depends on various job-related factors including education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands.

• Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC): $31—$31 USD
• Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL): $27—$27 USD
• Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL): $24—$24 USD
• For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Further details on Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity, are available via a provided link.

Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws, promoting inclusion by welcoming diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.