Security Risk Management Intern (Summer 2026)
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 Risk and Resilience team is key to making sure Robinhood continues to uphold our high standards of “Security Always”. Protecting our customers, our partners, our business from security and technology risks through monitoring, reporting, and high standards. This team partners across the enterprise from California to New York, and overseas from Europe to Asia, to incorporate industry and regulatory best practices into everything we do here at Robinhood. At Robinhood we don’t expect to just match our peers, but lead our peers in all that we do, including security!
As the Security Risk Management Intern, you will be key in helping us develop improved processes for our information security risk management responsibilities. You will help us leverage AI to analyse risk and security data to make informed decisions quicker. You’ll develop tools that allow us to communicate risk to our leadership and board of directors clearly and timely so they can make sound decisions in steering the company's rapid growth. You’ll partner with the team and our stakeholders to think outside the box of what traditional risk management has meant.
This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA office, 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
- Partner with teams across security, legal, governance, compliance, and business units to understand security risk practices
- Support the development of process automations and improvements in the GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) space
- Help implement or integrate AI-based tools to enhance security risk assessments and decision-making
- Work on real-world problem-solving using your technical and analytical skills
- Communicate findings and project outcomes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
What you bring
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Business Information Systems (rising junior/senior preferred) with a graduation date of Winter 2026 or Spring 2027
- Coursework or practical experience in information security concepts
- Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS, SaaS, PaaS) and interest in how they relate to enterprise risk
- A strong problem-solving mindset and the ability to connect systems and communicate ideas clearly
- Curiosity about data privacy, security tooling, and the role of AI in risk management
What we offer
- Market competitive compensation structure
- Quarterly lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
- Time away including company holidays, paid time off, and sick time!
- Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter 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 hourly 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.
Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)
$40 - $40 USD
Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)
$35 - $35 USD
Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)
$31 - $31 USD