Director of Security, GRC

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 Security and Corporate Engineering team at Robinhood safeguards the trust of our customers and the integrity of our platform by proactively managing risks and protecting company and user data. Our mission is to ensure secure growth by embedding security and resilience into the fabric of our technology, culture, and business operations!

As Director of Security, GRC, you’ll be a strategic and operational leader guiding enterprise-wide security risk management, policy governance, regulatory compliance, and business continuity planning. You'll collaborate with senior leadership, cross-functional partners, and regulatory bodies to maintain a robust and compliant security posture across Robinhood.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA or New York, NY office, with in-person attendance expected at least 4 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

• Lead the development, automation, and execution of our enterprise security risk management framework, driving mitigation strategies and board-level risk reporting


• Direct policy development and exception management processes, ensuring effective governance of security standards and exceptions


• Oversee enterprise business continuity and disaster recovery programs, including execution of simulation exercises and continuous refinement


• Manage strategic compliance initiatives, coordinating with legal, compliance, and operational teams to meet regulatory requirements and prepare for audits


• Serve as the primary liaison for security-related board reporting, quantitative risk management, and regulatory engagements, shaping the external and internal narrative on risk

What you bring

• Proven senior security leader with over 10 years of experience, specializing in scaling through technology, the management of risk, compliance, and business continuity programs.


• 5+ years of experience working with or within US and international financial regulatory environments


• Proven track record building and scaling GRC programs in highly regulated, fast-paced industries, focused on automation first tooling


• Strong verbal and written communication and executive presence, with experience preparing and presenting board-level security updates


• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent


• Familiarity with GRC and program management tools (e.g., Jira, Archer, or ServiceNow)


• Experience with NIST CSF, 800-53 R5, federal and international security assessments.

Leadership expectations

Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here’s what we expect from them:

• Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech.


• Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly.


• Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity.

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