External Affairs Strategist

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. 

Robinhood's International Government and External Affairs (IGEA) team drives the company's engagement with regulators, policymakers, and external stakeholders across our global markets, while also building the programs and partnerships that connect Robinhood's mission — democratizing finance for all — to the communities we serve. IGEA sits within Legal, Compliance & Corporate Affairs (LCCA) and works cross-functionally with Government Affairs, Communications, Legal, and Product teams worldwide.

We're looking for an External Affairs Strategist to help lead Robinhood’s financial education and sustainability programs. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role for someone who wants to build and run programs that connect Robinhood's mission to tangible community impact. You will partner closely with the Communications, Government Affairs, Marketing, Product, and Legal teams to plan, deliver, and measure Robinhood's financial-literacy initiatives, such as Robinhood Money Drills (Robinhood’s financial education program for athletes and students) and Readiness (Robinhood’s financial education program for military service members). This role will be crucial in enabling Robinhood to achieve its ambitious goal to educate 1 million people through structured, classroom settings by 2030 through the aforementioned programs as well as through organizations like the Council on Economic Education and other K-12 partnerships. You will also support the business in managing the company’s sustainability program, administering GHG emissions measurement and corporate disclosures in consultation with our corporate legal team. 

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA, New York, NY, and Washington, DC offices, 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

• Own the day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of Robinhood's financial education programs (e.g., Robinhood Money Drills, Readiness, K-12 programming)
• Manage and maintain relationships with existing financial education partners, ensuring strong day-to-day partner engagement and program delivery
• Expand our portfolio of financial education partnerships and Money Drills partner universities
• Advance financial education partnership strategy through cross-functional programming and storytelling that connects Robinhood's mission to tangible community impact
• Track, measure, and report on program metrics to demonstrate impact and effectiveness to internal and external stakeholders
• Manage relevant budget lines, new partner onboarding (including contract negotiation), vendor/partner invoicing, and planning trackers for financial education programs
• Draft concise briefing documents, program updates, and partner-facing materials on quick turnarounds
• Partner closely with Government Affairs, Communications, and Legal/Compliance to align community programming with company-wide priorities and messaging
• Build sustainable, scalable processes for financial education program operations as the function matures
• Support Robinhood's ESG/sustainability disclosures and reporting activities by working with key internal stakeholders and external partners

What you bring

• 4-6 years of experience in community affairs, financial education/literacy programs, nonprofit partnerships, corporate social impact, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting external partnerships with nonprofits, foundations, or community organizations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with close attention to detail and timely responses
• Strong program and project-management skills; able to run multiple workstreams in coordination with staff, consultants, vendors, and cross-functional partners in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort with ambiguity and a self-starter mentality; able to build and refine programs and processes from the ground up
• Experience internally tracking and externally reporting on program metrics/impact 
• A low ego, collaborative operating style, and a genuine passion for Robinhood's mission of expanding financial access

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.
• Top Tier benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
• Access to the Robinhood Employee Fund that gives eligible US employees the opportunity to invest in a private employee fund that provides exposure to Robinhood Ventures funds.
• Access to the best AI tools on the market and continuous AI skill-building for every employee, technical or not. 
• 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.