10+ years in corporate development, investment banking, venture capital, or private equity, preferably in fintech or consumer tech.
Proven experience in sourcing and closing complex technology acquisitions or strategic investments.
Strong analytical skills in company valuation and financial modeling.
Ability to make data-driven decisions quickly and effectively.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a history of building relationships with key stakeholders.
Strong executive presence with exceptional communication skills for presenting to leadership and boards.
Resourceful and adaptable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Responsibilities
Analyze strategic landscape and develop business cases for M&A opportunities.
Manage end-to-end transaction processes, including sourcing and closing deals.
Lead deal evaluation meetings and facilitate decision-making.
Cultivate relationships with founders and investors to build a proactive acquisition pipeline.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create business and financial cases for deals.
Present opportunities and performance updates to senior leadership and the Board.
Develop scalable processes and best practices for the Corporate Development team.
Benefits
Challenging, high-impact work to advance your career.
Performance-driven compensation with bonuses and equity ownership.
100% paid health insurance for employees and 90% for dependents.
Flexible benefits spending account for wellness and learning.
Employer-paid life, disability, fertility, and mental health benefits.
Generous time off policies including holidays, PTO, and parental leave.
Exceptional office environment with catered meals and events.
Full Job Description
Robinhood is looking for a Director of Corporate Development to help accelerate our roadmap by identifying, vetting, and executing acquisitions, strategic investments, and other transactions. In this role, you will develop a deep understanding of Robinhood's strategic priorities and market landscape, and partner with GMs and senior leadership to identify high-potential opportunities across our existing and future product verticals and geographies. You will help build Robinhood's network of founders, investors, and bankers, and develop relationships that may lead to acquisitions or strategic investments.
You will work closely with deal sponsors and cross-functional leaders across Robinhood on all aspects of M&A, including business case construction, valuation analysis, deal structuring, negotiation, due diligence, execution, and post-close integration. You will present opportunities to company leadership and the Board of Directors, facilitate key decisions, and provide post-acquisition performance updates. The ideal candidate is strategic, relationship-oriented, analytical, and results-oriented, and thrives at a public company that still operates like a startup.
This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA or New York, NY offices, with in-person attendance expected 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
Analyze Robinhood's strategic landscape, gather competitive and industry intelligence, and develop the business case and rationale for key M&A opportunities, advocating for them internally.
Manage transactions end to end, including sourcing, valuation, negotiation, diligence, and closing, and partner with integration teams to deliver a seamless post-close transition.
Lead deal evaluation meetings and drive decision-making with objectivity, diplomacy, and effectiveness.
Cultivate relationships with founders, venture capital firms, and investment banks to build a proactive pipeline of future acquisitions and strategic investments.
Collaborate with business sponsors and leaders across Legal, Finance, Compliance, Product, and Engineering to build clear business and financial cases and execute deals.
Present opportunities and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board of Directors, and report on post-acquisition performance against the original deal thesis.
Help build scalable processes, playbooks, and best practices that shape the operating system of Robinhood's Corporate Development team.
What you bring
10+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, or other investing roles, ideally within fintech, financial services, or consumer technology.
Track record of sourcing, leading, and closing complex technology acquisitions or strategic investments, ideally including in-house corporate development experience.
Exceptional analytical skills, including company valuation, financial modeling, and structured problem solving.
Ability to reason from first principles, using data and analysis to draw sound conclusions, with a bias toward action: analyze fast, decide, and either move forward or move on.
Strong interpersonal skills and a track record of building strong working relationships with founders, investors, bankers, and executives.
Executive presence and outstanding written and verbal communication, including experience presenting to senior leadership and boards.
Resourceful, persistent, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Familiarity with Robinhood and our industry. You enjoy managing your money on your phone!
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)
$242,000-$285,000 USD
Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)
$213,000-$251,000 USD
Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)
$189,000-$222,000 USD
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If our mission energizes you and you're ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.
AI Usage Disclosure: Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process. These tools enhance the efficiency and consistency of our hiring process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.
About Robinhood
Robinhood is a financial services company that offers commission-free trading through its website and mobile app. The company was founded in 2013 by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Robinhood's mission is to democratize finance for all by making investing accessible to everyone. The company has raised over $5 billion in funding and has over 13 million users. Robinhood has faced criticism for its business model, which relies on selling order flow to market makers, and for its handling of the GameStop trading frenzy in early 2021.
