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.

About the team + role

The Financial Crimes Surveillance team at Robinhood monitors customer behavior to ensure we meet our requirements under firm policy, BSA, FinCEN guidance, SEC rules, and FINRA regulations.

As a Surveillance Senior Associate, you will be on a team responsible for performing trade surveillance investigations, which may result in the filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). This includes reviewing alerts to identify potential market manipulation and suspicious activity, performing ad hoc investigations from internal and external partners, as well as surveillance tuning and testing.

It is preferred that this role is located in one of the office locations listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. This position is only eligible for remote work in limited geographies within the US where we do not have physical office locations. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.

What you’ll do

Perform trade surveillance investigations for cases of suspicious activity or potential market manipulation (e.g., Insider Trading, Wash Trading, Spoofing, Ramping, etc.)
Develop and support a recommendation for trade surveillance investigations which could result in a SAR filing
Perform ad hoc investigations from both internal and external partners
Collaborate with team members to test and tune existing and new trade surveillance controls
Participate in cross-functional, ad hoc projects related to trade surveillance process and program improvement

What you bring

Bachelor’s Degree
1-2+ years working in Trade Surveillance / Market Surveillance for a broker-dealer or FinTech, or in a consulting capacity for a financial institution with experience working in equities and options
Strong written and verbal communication, analytical skills and great attention to detail
Ability to effectively prioritize and adapt to a changing environment
Experience with Eventus Trade Surveillance (Validus) and Actimize (ActOne) case management

What we offer

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

We use Covey as part of our hiring and / or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT. As part of the evaluation process we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound on September 19, 2024.

Please see the independent bias audit report covering our use of Covey here.

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)$45.20—$52.90 USDZone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)$39.40—$46.60 USDZone 3 (Lake Mary, FL)$35.10—$41.30 USD

Click here to learn more about available Benefits, which vary by region and Robinhood entity.

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 embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences 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. Please review the specific Robinhood Privacy Policy applicable to the country where you are applying.