Futures Risk Program Manager

- Mid Level

Chicago, IL

About the position

Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all. Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood and its subsidiaries and affiliates are lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in. With growth as the top priority, the business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in Futures and Brokerage operations.
• In-depth knowledge of futures markets, investment products, FCM operations, and CFTC / NFA regulations, with a commitment to staying updated on industry developments.
• Advanced skills in SQL, Python, or similar tools for analyzing and managing complex risk data.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Looker) to design reports and dashboards.
• Strong capability to derive actionable insights and develop technology-driven risk solutions.
• A candidate who thrives in problem-solving, embraces learning opportunities, and effectively applies critical thinking to analyze complex risk scenarios.

Benefits

• Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure.
• 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
• Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
• Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits.
• Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents.
• Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits.