Senior Manager, Executive Talent Acquisition

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 Executive Talent Acquisition (TA) team’s mission is to identify, engage, and hire exceptional leaders who will shape Robinhood’s strategy, scale, and success! We build trusted partnerships across the business, driving excellence in every stage of the executive hiring process and creating a consistent, engaging experience for all stakeholders.

As Senior Manager, Executive Talent Acquisition, you’ll lead a multidisciplinary team and own end-to-end executive hiring strategy—partnering with C-suite and VP-level leaders to deliver exceptional outcomes. You’ll elevate our executive hiring programs through data-driven insights, talent intelligence, and operational rigor while building an innovative, high-performing TA organization.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA office, with in-person attendance expected at least 4 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

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Executive Recruiters, Sourcers, and Program Managers
• Drive accountability, performance, and team growth through clear expectations, capacity planning, and strategic resource allocation
• Guide program management, executive talent brand, and TA operations to ensure consistency, quality, and impact
• Partner with C-suite and VP-level leaders to advise on hiring strategy, market trends, and candidate engagement
• Oversee and contribute to high-priority executive searches, maintaining speed, quality, and discretion
• Implement scalable assessment frameworks and playbooks that drive equity and quality in hiring decisions
• Leverage innovative tools, including AI and emerging tech, to increase exec search efficiency and hiring insights
• Lead the development of a talent intelligence function to inform proactive hiring plans and workforce design
• Collaborate with People Operations, Finance, L&D, and Employer Brand to deliver seamless candidate experiences
• Manage TA systems, analytics, vendors, and budget for executive programs, using data to drive continuous improvement

What you bring

• 8+ years of recruiting experience, including 2+ years in executive search and 3+ years managing recruiting teams
• Demonstrated success building, scaling, and leading high-performing recruitment organizations
• Deep knowledge of executive search methodology, market mapping, and stakeholder engagement at the leadership level
• Experience leading talent acquisition operations, including roadmapping, KPI tracking, budgeting, and cross-functional partnerships
• Strong executive presence and communication skills to confidently advise and influence senior leadership
• Comfort experimenting with innovative sourcing strategies and AI-driven tools to improve candidate experience and operational efficiency
• Adaptability and curiosity in testing new approaches while upholding high standards for quality and confidentiality
• Ability to shift between strategic leadership and hands-on execution in a dynamic, high-growth environment

Leadership expectations

Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here’s what we expect from them:

• Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and technology.
• Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly.
• Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity.

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.