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.
We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.
Robinhood is looking for a Director of Corporate Development to help accelerate our roadmap by identifying, vetting, and executing acquisitions, strategic investments, and other transactions. In this role, you will develop a deep understanding of Robinhood's strategic priorities and market landscape, and partner with GMs and senior leadership to identify high-potential opportunities across our existing and future product verticals and geographies. You will help build Robinhood's network of founders, investors, and bankers, and develop relationships that may lead to acquisitions or strategic investments.
You will work closely with deal sponsors and cross-functional leaders across Robinhood on all aspects of M&A, including business case construction, valuation analysis, deal structuring, negotiation, due diligence, execution, and post-close integration. You will present opportunities to company leadership and the Board of Directors, facilitate key decisions, and provide post-acquisition performance updates. The ideal candidate is strategic, relationship-oriented, analytical, and results-oriented, and thrives at a public company that still operates like a startup.
This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA or New York, NY offices, with in-person attendance expected 3 days per week.
At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.
What you’ll do- Analyze Robinhood's strategic landscape, gather competitive and industry intelligence, and develop the business case and rationale for key M&A opportunities, advocating for them internally.
- Manage transactions end to end, including sourcing, valuation, negotiation, diligence, and closing, and partner with integration teams to deliver a seamless post-close transition.
- Lead deal evaluation meetings and drive decision-making with objectivity, diplomacy, and effectiveness.
- Cultivate relationships with founders, venture capital firms, and investment banks to build a proactive pipeline of future acquisitions and strategic investments.
- Collaborate with business sponsors and leaders across Legal, Finance, Compliance, Product, and Engineering to build clear business and financial cases and execute deals.
- Present opportunities and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board of Directors, and report on post-acquisition performance against the original deal thesis.
- Help build scalable processes, playbooks, and best practices that shape the operating system of Robinhood's Corporate Development team.
- 10+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, or other investing roles, ideally within fintech, financial services, or consumer technology.
- Track record of sourcing, leading, and closing complex technology acquisitions or strategic investments, ideally including in-house corporate development experience.
- Exceptional analytical skills, including company valuation, financial modeling, and structured problem solving.
- Ability to reason from first principles, using data and analysis to draw sound conclusions, with a bias toward action: analyze fast, decide, and either move forward or move on.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a track record of building strong working relationships with founders, investors, bankers, and executives.
- Executive presence and outstanding written and verbal communication, including experience presenting to senior leadership and boards.
- Resourceful, persistent, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Familiarity with Robinhood and our industry. You enjoy managing your money on your phone!
- Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.
- Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
- Best-in-class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
- Lifestyle wallet — a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.
- Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
- Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
- Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.
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 base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.
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If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.
AI Usage Disclosure: Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process. These tools enhance the efficiency and consistency of our hiring process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.
Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, or other investing roles
- Experience ideally within fintech, financial services, or consumer technology
- Track record of sourcing, leading, and closing complex technology acquisitions or strategic investments
- In-house corporate development experience
- Exceptional analytical skills, including company valuation and financial modeling
- Strong structured problem-solving and first-principles reasoning skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building experience with founders, investors, bankers, and executives
- Executive presence and outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Experience presenting to senior leadership and boards
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Familiarity with Robinhood and the financial technology industry
- Ability to work in person three days per week in Menlo Park, California or New York, New York
Robinhood Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Robinhood and has not been reviewed or approved by Robinhood.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as best-in-class, with strong medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental-health support, and life and disability insurance. Low premiums and solid dependent coverage are also noted, reinforcing the strength of core health benefits.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants through RSUs and an ESPP are standard, and for many tech roles equity meaningfully lifts total compensation when the stock performs. Clear multi-year vesting schedules make ownership accessible as a core part of the pay mix.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and fertility benefits are emphasized, with generous paid time for new parents cited as a standout. Family-oriented policies are consistently portrayed as a strong component of the package.
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What We Do
Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) transformed financial services by introducing commission-free stock trading and democratizing access to the markets for millions of investors. Today, Robinhood, through its subsidiaries, lets you trade stocks, options, futures (which includes event contracts), and crypto, invest for retirement, earn with Robinhood Gold, and access an expert-managed portfolio with Robinhood Strategies. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Robinhood puts customers in the driver’s seat, delivering unprecedented value and products intentionally designed for a new generation of investors. Additional information about Robinhood can be found at www.robinhood.com.
Why Work With Us
At Robinhood, we are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. Every role can make a real impact. We’re a team of builders, doers, and bold thinkers who thrive in a high-performance environment and take pride in raising the bar for ourselves and the millions of customers we serve.
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