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Join us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. Robinhood Crypto is scaling thoughtfully and responsibly across the globe, and we are seeking a senior risk leader to lead the end-to-end crypto risk program. As the Senior Manager / Head of Crypto Risk, you will set the strategy, operating model, and execution roadmap for enterprise risk management across the crypto business as it expands internationally. You will define the risk appetite, implement robust governance, and provide risk management expertise to ensure our products and operations align with regulatory expectations and enterprise standards. This is a unique opportunity to shape a high-impact, high-visibility function and to operate at the intersection of technology, markets, and regulation.
Job Responsibility:
Risk strategy and governance: Define and mature the crypto risk management strategy and operating model. Establish and refine risk policies, standards, and procedures. Run governance and committee reporting for risk management
Risk appetite and metrics: Own the Risk Appetite Statements for Crypto entities and implement a comprehensive KRI framework with thresholds, alerts, and escalation paths
Enterprise and product risk assessments: Lead RCSAs, Enterprise Risk Assessments, and Product/Change Risk Assessments (i.e. new feature launches like staking, and significant process/technology changes). Coordinate sufficient approvals and control implementation pre-launch
Issue, incident, and control management: Oversee issues and remediation plans end-to-end
run post-incident reviews with root-cause analysis and durable corrective actions
partner with first-line owners and Internal Audit on control design, testing, and continuous monitoring
Analytics and reporting: Build executive-ready dashboards and monthly/quarterly risk reports in collaboration with data teams (e.g., Superset, Looker)
deliver crisp insights, trends, and calls to action to crypto and enterprise leadership
prepare materials for Board/committee updates as needed
Regulatory and audit interface: Serve as a primary risk counterpart for regulatory examinations and supervisory touchpoints (e.g., NYDFS/BitLicense, state regulators, and MiCA/DORA)
coordinate requests, evidence, and responses
manage findings and remediation to closure
Enterprise resilience: Own and scale Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP), and exercise/testing cycles
ensure alignment with the Robinhood-wide enterprise resilience standards and program roadmap
Technology, security, and vendor risk partnership: Partner with Security, Engineering, and Vendor Management on access/change management, third-party risk, custody partner oversight, and blockchain infrastructure risks
drive risk-by-design principles across the lifecycle
GRC tooling and process excellence: Define requirements and drive effective use of GRC tooling for assessments, issues, KRIs, and reporting
automate where possible and continually improve process efficiency and scalability
Team leadership: Build and develop a small, high-performing team
set clear goals and operating rhythms
coach for impact
manage budget, vendor relationships, and hiring
Requirements:
7+ years of progressive experience in risk management within crypto, fintech, broker-dealer, payments, or adjacent financial services
3+ years leading teams or owning risk programs
Deep understanding of crypto products and infrastructure (e.g., trading, custody, staking, on-chain transfers, wallets, keys, chain analytics) and associated operational, technology, market, liquidity, and financial crime risks
Demonstrated track record building and scaling risk management programs, KRIs/metrics, and governance in fast-paced, regulated environments
Hands-on experience with end-to-end risk assessment lifecycles, issue/incident management, and enterprise resilience (BIA/BCP/DRP)
Direct exposure to regulatory frameworks and expectations across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., NYDFS/BitLicense, state MSB oversight, OFAC/FinCEN, MiCA, DORA), and experience working with auditors/regulators
Comfortable engaging with data analytics and tools (e.g., Looker, Superset) to build dashboards and narratives
Exceptional communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management. Ability to influence decisions, communicate clearly, and drive outcomes across Product, Engineering, Compliance, Security, Legal, and Operations
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
What we offer:
Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
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