Director of Internal Audit

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 The Internal 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. The Internal Audit team at Robinhood provides governance and oversight for the Company and across its regulated entities. The function also facilitates communication of risk management information between the regulated entities’ RHM leadership, and the Company’s Board of Directors and its Committees, strengthening the Company’s risk management, internal controls, and governance. We are looking for an Internal Audit Director to join our dynamic team of auditors. You will be charged with overseeing the execution of audits for Robinhood’s International Entities, across Brokerage and Crypto products and supporting integrated audits across the various lines of businesses. This position requires a leader with expert understanding of risks in a regulated Fintech setting. The successful candidate is a proven leader, collaborative, analytical, technical expert that can lead audits across multiple disciplines. The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations. What you’ll do Assist Audit leadership with risk assessments, development of the Internal Audit plan and the overall strategic direction of the parent company Internal Audit program Be accountable for the achievement of Internal Audit objectives as they align to the internal audit strategy and company OKRs Be responsible for the execution of end-to-end audit procedures in the audit lifecycle including, audit planning, execution, reporting and remediation validation Conclude on audit results and present ratings and recommendations to senior management, executive team members, Management Boards and the parent company Audit Committee as needed. Oversee the performance of the internal audit team members and third-parties that support the execution of audits, regulatory or board reporting. Lead the discussion on audit topics to various levels of management within Brokerage, Crypto, Security & Engineering teams. Influence management to act on recommendations to strengthen the control environment and make process improvements. Establish and manage relationships with senior leaders and risk partners. Share perspectives including industry best practices, audit standards, regulatory requirements and global impact with key stakeholders. Support the creation of reports and presentations for the department, Robinhood entities, Audit Committee, regulators and external auditors. Partner on continuous development and enhancement of the Audit practice to align with the overall objective and goals of the parent company Audit function (including development of frameworks, metrics, procedures, partnerships, communications and training programs). Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned. What you bring Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (e.g. Business, Risk Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science or Computer Engineering) 10+ years of auditing experience, including Operations and IT auditing, risk management, Compliance, Information Security, or software development Expertise in Brokerage, Crypto financial products and regulatory compliance Ability to partner with business, engineering, data and product teams to strengthen controls environment using automated techniques Strong demonstrated experience in managing executive reporting; excellent interpersonal, leadership, organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills Experience in end-to-end project management and cross-functional collaboration Experience independently operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple projects/initiatives Passion for Robinhood’s products and our mission to democratize access to global financial systems Crypto & Brokerage Experience: Experience with licensing and regulatory compliance requirements in Europe and Asia (MiCA, CASP, VASP, Mifid II, MAS, DORA, GDPR etc.) Hands-on experience performing crypto product related audits (e.g. spot, derivatives, tokenization) used by retail and institutional customers Hands-on experience performing brokerage audits (e.g. consumer duty principle, trading on margin, trade reporting) Experience with regulators such as CSSF, ATVP, FCA Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity. 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