Senior Financial Risk Analyst

Robinhood•Chicago, NY

20h

About The Position

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 looking for an intellectually curious and enthusiastic individual to help the organization prepare for continued rapid growth by having a good understanding of the impact of the financial markets and risks on Robinhood. This role is responsible for monitoring corporate liquidity risks and investments, developing financial risk models, forecasting key balance sheet items and providing deep dive analysis into financial market drivers of the business. This role suits those with a bias towards action and impact, who believe in end to end execution and accountability. You are the perfect mix of analytical, technical, operational, and creative. You are a clear, confident communicator who loves taking a complicated problem, decomposing it, and building data driven models, then turning those models into processes and reports.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, computer science, engineering or a related field.
1–3 years of experience in data analytics, risk management, or a comparable analytical role
Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to non-technical stakeholder
Solid grounding in financial risk methodologies including Value-at-Risk, stress testing, scenario analysis, and attribution modeling
Understanding of macroeconomics, financial markets, financial instruments, trading strategies, and investment theory
Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python
Ability to build and own process from the ground up
Demonstrated ability to design and own end-to-end processes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

Nice To Haves

Advanced graduate degree such as an MFE or in a similar technical field preferred.
Experience developing and deploying production-grade financial models in Python or R
Familiarity with sophisticated financial instruments including derivatives, futures, leveraged products, and digital assets
Experience with time series modeling and regression techniques
Hands-on experience with AI/ML tooling and business intelligence platforms such as Superset or Looker
Working knowledge of ETL pipelines and workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow

Responsibilities

Monitor and report on financial risks across the firm on a daily basis, ensuring timely escalation of material exposures
Conduct deep-dive quantitative analyses into liquidity risks emerging across the Robinhood ecosystem
Enhance and maintain liquidity risk models and forecasting frameworks to support proactive risk management
Partner with Data Science and Engineering teams to design and deliver dashboards, automated alerts, and data pipelines that surface capital, liquidity, and counterparty credit risks for the Treasury function
Collaborate with Finance and Product teams to assess emerging risks associated with new products and business initiatives