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 hiring a Senior Applications Engineer, Anaplan to provide technical leadership and support to our team. You will lead important Anaplan projects and work closely with Finance & Strategy (F&S) and other partners to gather requirements, build scalable models, and generate dynamic reports. Join us in our mission to democratize finance for all.
Make sure the Anaplan architecture matches company goals, governance protocols, and strategic initiatives. As a founding member of the Business Systems Engineering team at Robinhood, you'll have a chance to craft the future of our Anaplan function and its impact on the business.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical roadmap and strategy for Anaplan, ensuring functionality aligns with business goals.
- Partner with leadership across F&S, Finance, Engineering, Tax, and Audit to drive cross-functional projects, and work with external partners.
- Translate complex business requirements into Anaplan multi-dimensional models, providing expert-level support to the FP&A team on standard methodologies for modeling and reporting.
- Lead, mentor, and provide direction to a small team of engineers, prioritizing tasks and ensuring high-quality delivery.
- Troubleshoot and resolve critical production issues in JIRA related to access, improvements, and integration failures.
- Design, develop, and maintain integrations between Anaplan and systems like Oracle Cloud Services and Workday.
- Develop test plans and lead user acceptance testing (UAT) for new functionality, defect resolution, regression testing, and SOX-related testing.
- Work closely with collaborators to find opportunities for process improvement, using Anaplan’s capabilities to enhance efficiency.
- Establish and maintain governance frameworks, standards, and documentation for Anaplan operations and ensure compliance with internal audits and SOX controls.
- Work with collaborators, customers, and team members to evaluate and demonstrate new design ideas through Proof of Concept (POC) exercises, presenting solutions that meet business objectives. POC or equivalent experience is acceptable.
- Lead the development of user stories, UAT test cases/scripts, and contribute to deployment strategies.
- Engage with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful Anaplan implementations and ongoing product engagement.
- Triage and assign work related to production support issues with MSP, and supervise enhancement progress across IT and F&S teams.
- Participate in financial system governance discussions to ensure Anaplan remains a compliant and effective financial reporting tool.
- Provide training and knowledge-sharing sessions to partner organizations on standard processes for effectively using Anaplan and exploring its capabilities.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of experience in implementing Anaplan solutions, serving as a Solution Architect or Senior Model Builder, with at least 8 successful Anaplan implementations.
- Anaplan Certified Solution Architect or Certified Master Anaplanner certification.
- Deep knowledge of financial modeling and advanced skills in Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, and data manipulation.
- Strong understanding of Anaplan’s integration capabilities with ERP systems like Oracle and Workday.
- Proven track record in leading Anaplan projects end-to-end, from requirement gathering to post-production support.
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for business leaders.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, collaborating with both technical and non-technical collaborators.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related field (equivalent experience will also be considered; MBA or other relevant advanced degrees preferred).
- Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies, while maintaining a hands-on approach to solving problems.
Our team is dedicated to ensuring an inclusive and welcoming interview process for every candidate. If you have a physical or mental condition that requires accommodation, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Form.
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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. This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan.
Toronto, ON
$119,000—$140,000 CAD
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.
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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.
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