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You’ll own the end‑to‑end M&A process – sourcing targets, building business cases, negotiating, conducting diligence, closing deals and driving post‑close integration. You’ll also develop strategic landscape analysis and create playbooks for the Corporate Development team.
The role requires 10+ years in corporate development, investment banking, VC or PE, ideally within fintech or consumer tech, with a proven record of sourcing and closing complex technology acquisitions. Strong analytical, valuation and financial modeling skills, executive presence and the ability to build relationships with founders, investors and senior leaders are essential.
Accelerating acquisitions and strategic investments is key to capturing the $124 trillion wealth transfer and expanding Robinhood’s product verticals. Your work directly shapes the company’s growth trajectory and informs board‑level decisions.
A candidate who thrives in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment, enjoys building networks, and can translate data‑driven insights into decisive action. Someone comfortable presenting to senior leadership and the board, and who values high‑impact, high‑visibility work.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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