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
We are looking for a Finance & Strategy Analyst who will play a key strategic role in linking operational and business decisions with financial outcomes. You will collaborate with cross functional partners across Product, Engineering and Ops to act as a financial steward of the company. You will also play a critical role in establishing and tracking financial metrics and keeping leadership informed of key trends. This role requires someone who can navigate ambiguity and interdependence, and drive others towards tactical outcomes. This position has regular interaction with mid to senior leadership at Robinhood and requires strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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
- Synthesize and distill key financial business insights for leadership - analyze results, identify key metrics, assess risk and communicate risks & opportunities
- Engage with engineering, product and ops teams to drive the strategic and financial planning processes (e.g., monthly business reviews, forecasts, annual budget, and long range plans), and prepare financial models and analysis to influence decisions
- Prepare and update financial forecasts, and partner closely with business partners and team members to communicate performance vs. budgets /forecasts and ideating action items
- Partner with leaders to find efficiency opportunities and appropriate metrics to track business performance and additional sources of cost savings
- Collaborate with cross-functional People teams such as accounting, recruiting and workforce planning
- Lead updating key financial slides and metrics weekly, monthly and quarterly
- Work on ad-hoc projects to ensure a high level of data fidelity to support forecasting (working closely with all cross-functional business partners)
- Be a thought leader to improve and simplify processes, drive standardization, and build scalable solutions to support the next wave of Robinhood’s growth
What you bring
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of study
- 1-3+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis roles (corporate or business-facing), or industry experience in investment banking, private equity, equity research, or strategic finance is preferred
- Capability to work horizontally and vertically in an organization with peers as well as senior leaders
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, logical reasoning, and the presentation of potential solutions
- Strong project management skills and ability to independently and operate in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Excellent analytical financial modeling, forecasting skills, and the business judgment to balance the details while not losing sight of the big picture
- A positive attitude! You have a desire to work hard, be creative, stay curious, and maintain a can-do approach
- Familiarity with analytical tools (SQL, Looker) and financial reporting software (Oracle, Anaplan)
- Excellent proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, and interest in developing sophisticated querying / modeling skills
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
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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)
$77,000—$90,000 USD
Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)
$67,000—$79,000 USD
Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL)
$60,000—$70,000 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.
What We Do
Robinhood was founded on a simple idea—that our financial markets should be accessible to all. In an industry where barriers have prevailed for too long, this hasn’t always been easy. We’re leveling the playing field by making trading more intuitive, more affordable, and more inclusive to ensure that everyone, regardless of wealth or industry knowledge, feels empowered to participate in the financial system.
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Why Work With Us
Robinhood looks to hire employees who embody a high-growth mindset, set ambitious goals, make decisions independently, and who show up as accountable. The work moves fast, and resilience is key. Maintaining grit, perseverance, and self-motivation are critical to an employee's success at Robinhood, but so is staying humble and sharing credit.