Social Designated Principal

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 Social team supports the safe and compliant operation of Robinhood’s Social product, a social media platform operated by Robinhood Tape LLC. The team partners closely with Legal, Compliance, Product, Marketing, and Risk to establish supervisory structures that protect customers and uphold regulatory standards. Our mission is to maintain the integrity of Robinhood’s platforms by applying thoughtful governance, clear procedures, and proactive risk management across business lines.

As a Social Designated Principal, you will oversee the supervisory and compliance framework for Robinhood Financial (RHF) and Robinhood Securities (RHS) in connection with the Robinhood Social platform. You will lead the development and implementation of supervisory procedures, review moderation systems and automated controls, and assess regulatory risk across equities, options, futures, crypto, and event contracts. You will work closely with Social, Legal, Compliance, and Product partners to evaluate new features and ensure regulatory alignment prior to launch. This role plays a critical part in operationalizing risk controls and maintaining regulatory excellence as the product evolves!

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 for RHF and RHS to meet regulatory requirements related to their involvement with the Robinhood Social platform
• Review content moderation escalation cases and resolution processes to ensure compliance with applicable securities regulations
• Define and manage blocklists of restricted terms, tickers, and assets; monitor user restrictions and recommend policy adjustments based on risk trends
• Evaluate proposed product changes and automated systems, partnering with Legal, Compliance, and Product teams to assess regulatory impact prior to implementation
• Develop requirements for machine learning models designed to identify content and trading risks early, and review employee, insider, and restricted person activity to ensure accurate complaint logging
• Provide backup coverage to the Marketing Designated Principal as needed

What you bring

•  FINRA Series 7 and 24 licenses (General Securities Principal)
• Active Series 4 license (Options Principal), or the ability to obtain it
• 5+ years of experience in the financial services industry with supervisory or compliance responsibilities, ideally related to digital content or public communications review
• Experience evaluating digital content and trading activity for regulatory risk across asset classes such as equities, options, futures, and crypto
• Knowledge of consumer protection regulations and securities rules applicable to retail brokerage and social communications
• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to identifying, documenting, and mitigating risk
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with Legal, Compliance, Product, and Marketing partners
• Alignment with Robinhood’s mission to expand access to financial markets 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.