Social Designated Principal

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

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.

The Supervision team's mission is to uphold the integrity of Robinhood's platforms by ensuring compliance, safety, and regulatory excellence across all business lines.

As a Designated Principal, you'll oversee the supervisory and compliance framework for Robinhood's newly launched Social Trading platform! You'll help ensure that all platform activity adheres to FINRA broker-dealer requirements while also contributing to related lines of business including crypto, event contracts, and futures. This is a strategic role where you'll lead the operationalization of risk controls, moderation systems, and regulatory approvals.

This role is based in our Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, Lake Mary, FL, and New York, NY office(s), with in-person attendance expected at least 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

• Create and maintain supervisory procedures specific to Social Trading that meet all regulatory obligations

• Lead content moderation escalation cases and oversee team inquiries, decisions, and resolution processes

• Define and manage a blocklist of restricted terms, tickers, and assets; monitor user restrictions and propose policy adjustments

• Review product iterations and automated systems to ensure compliance; collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Product

• Develop requirements for Machine Learning (ML) models to identify content and trading risks early

• Review employee, insider, and restricted person content use on the platform and ensure accurate complaint logging

• Support the Marketing Designated Principal as needed by providing backup coverage

What you bring

• FINRA Series 7 and 24 licenses (General Securities Principal)

• Active Series 4 license (Options Principal) or ability to obtain it

• 5+ years of experience in the financial services industry with supervisory or compliance experience, ideally in social media or public content review

• Ability to analyze and evaluate digital content for regulatory risks across asset classes such as equities, options, futures, and crypto

• Familiarity with consumer protection regulations and securities rules

• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, structured approach to risk management

• Strong collaborator who can work across teams and manage multiple priorities

• Passion for Robinhood's mission to democratize finance and serve retail investors

What we offer

• 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.

Base Pay Range:

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)

$140,000-$165,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$123,000-$145,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)

$110,000-$129,000 USD

Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.

If our mission energizes you and you're ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.

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