Senior Manager of Model Validation and Risk Analytics

Join a leading fintech company that's democratizing finance for all.
Robinhood was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood is 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.
As we continue to build...
We're seeking curious thinkers looking to co-author the next chapters of our story. Joining now means helping shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future.
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About the team:
The Risk & Audit at Robinhood is assisting the company's Audit Committee and Risk Committee of the Company Board with protecting assets, reputation, and sustainability of the organization. The Risk & Audit function provides independent, objective, reliable, valued and timely assurance regarding the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls that mitigate current and emerging risks and help strengthen the internal controls ecosystem.
What you'll do day-to-day:

• As part of the Risk & Audit leadership team, assist with leading strategic initiatives of the Risk & Audit program
• Contribute to the success of the Risk & Audit objectives as they align to the department strategy and company OKRs
• Develop and lead the Model risk and validation program to assess Company alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with other model development teams in the business operations, products, and engineering functions in monitoring risks and validating models in the areas that rely on models.
• Develop and maintain the plan for data analytics and model risk & validation programs.
• Lead and champion the use of data analytics, automation and continuous monitoring within the Robinhood Risk & Audit function.
• Design and oversee analytical procedures aimed at testing of controls for design and operating effectiveness, test data models, evaluate test results, draw conclusions on the adequacy and effectiveness of processes and controls based on performed procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and develop relationships across the Robinhood, particularly with Analytics/Data Science, Engineering, Risk, Operations and Finance teams

About you:

• Experience applying advanced econometric and statistical techniques to time series, panel data, discrete event modeling, financial asset valuation, and other quantitative problems in consumer finance.
• Excellent programming skills, including expert level familiarity with either Python or R programming languages.
• Advanced SQL skills - comfortable working with very large data sets including unstructured data.
• Experience with Looker in a developer capacity (writing LookML, creating Views and Explores, building dashboards, etc.)
• Experience with identification, validation and building pipelines on key data points that facilitate testing and controls.
• Significant experience applying analytical rigor to support technology decisions.
• People management experience, including mentorship and developing talent

Bonus points:

• A track record for running cross-functional initiatives, hitting goals, and succeeding in a complex and fast paced environment. Strong cross-functional relationships with product and engineering teams; experience at a high-growth startup is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience performing data analytics in banking or other financial services
• Series 7, 24, 4 certifications, CRISC, CISA or other related certification
• Experience in model risk management within a financial institution

We're looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you're ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission-we'd love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.
Robinhood promotes diversity and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. To review Robinhood's Privacy Policy please visit Robinhood - US Applicant Privacy Policy .
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Robinhood is a primarily remote company. If hired, you will work as a remote employee unless the job you are applying for has a different working model specified. Please reach-out to your recruiter if you have any questions regarding the job's working model.