Internal Fraud Analyst

Welcome to the Insider Trust Program at Robinhood! We exemplify our Safety Always value by proactively detecting, investigating, and mitigating risks to our people, systems, and data. This role is focused on internal fraud: supporting Security’s broader mission to protect Robinhood and our customers by enabling the business to operate safely and with integrity. As a cornerstone of security at Robinhood, we foster a culture of awareness and accountability, promoting the responsible use of company resources.

We’re looking for a highly-motivated, execution-focused and independent Internal Fraud Analyst to join our team. You’ll play a key role in advancing the execution of our internal fraud strategy by supporting investigations, contributing to program development, and collaborating cross-functionally to surface risks and improve controls. You’ll be instrumental in helping us scale by partnering with all lines of business to build out workflows, improve visibility, and operationalize fraud deterrence and detection efforts.

This role will report directly to the Head of Insider Trust. You’ll be a key part of a team building a first-of-its-kind fraud program in a high-impact, fast-paced environment.

At Robinhood, we value diverse experiences and unique perspectives. Even if you don’t meet every single qualification, we encourage you to apply! We’re looking for team members who bring something new to the table and are ready to help us elevate our security game.

It is preferred that this role is located in one of the office locations listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. This position is only eligible for remote work in limited geographies within the US where we do not have physical office locations. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.

• Support Program Development: Assist in refining internal fraud workflows, playbooks, and paths for critical issues as the program matures.
• Investigate & Analyze: Dive deep into data to research and analyze potential matters of internal fraud. Surface meaningful insights that drive decisions and outcomes.
• Apply New Tools: Use the latest technology for identifying, initiating, and advancing cases.
• Surface Emerging Risk Areas: Monitor fraud trends internally and externally to identify potential blind spots and recommend new areas of focus.
• Assist with Metrics & Reporting: Help track case metrics, false positive rates, fraud typologies, and control coverage to inform program success.
• Drive Innovation: Find better, smarter ways to enhance processes through automation and data-driven insights.
• Be the Architect: Author detailed playbooks that standardize our internal processes and ensure repeatable, effective investigative approaches.
• Report with Precision: Prepare in-depth reports that document your investigative findings, offer clear actionable recommendations, and propose preventative measures.
• Support & Collaborate: Work closely with your colleagues on high-impact insider threat investigations to uncover and mitigate risks.
• Build Strong Relationships: Partner across the organization to strengthen security efforts.

• 3+ years of proven experience including investigating financial crime, internal fraud/insider abuse (preferred), cybercrime, complex fraud/AML and/or high profile/high priority events.
• A passion for fraud detection and investigative work, demonstrated through prior roles, side projects or a personal commitment to the field.
• A steadfast investigative mentality – dig beyond surface-level indicators and uncover the full picture.
• Internal Fraud Knowledge: Strong understanding of schemes such as payroll abuse, policy manipulation, unauthorized financial transactions across various systems, and asset misappropriation.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to detect anomalies and connect disparate data points across financial, behavioral, and access logs to identify fraudulent behavior.
• Continuous Learning: A growth mindset and desire to stay ahead of evolving internal fraud tactics and detection methods, including emerging schemes in fintech and digital environments.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience working with various security and fraud detection tooling such as SIEM, DLP, UAM, UEBA, case management platforms, automation, or data analytics tools (Looker, etc) to support investigations and identify fraud patterns.
• Adaptable: Adept at balancing competing demands, adapting to shifting priorities, and consistently delivering high-quality results in a dynamic and rapidly-evolving setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to clearly articulate findings and influence security decisions is essential.
• Basic Data Query Skills: Data query and analysis skills (SQL, CQL, etc.)

Though not essential, it would be great if you also possess:

• Prior experience on an Insider Threat/Counterintelligence Program
• Experience conducting internal fraud investigations, including casework and interviews
• Exposure to Security Operations or Digital Forensics & Incident Response workflows
• Experience light scripting or using "no code" workflow tools (e.g., Tines, etc.) to streamline investigation workflows
• Experience in the financial sector, understanding the unique insider threat risks in highly-regulated environments
• Experience/familiarity with MacOS and G-Suite is preferred

• Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
• 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
• Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
• Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
• Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
• Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits