AML Investigator

Robinhood • Westlake, TX

4h • $58,000 - $87,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Robinhood is building an elite team to address significant financial challenges using advanced technologies. They are seeking proactive individuals who are adept problem-solvers and driven to make a difference. The Financial Crimes Investigations team is responsible for identifying, investigating, and reporting suspicious activities across Robinhood's brokerage and cryptocurrency products. This team collaborates with various departments, including Compliance, Legal, Product, Risk, and Engineering, to enhance security measures and adhere to regulatory requirements. Their focus is on conducting thorough investigations, maintaining clear documentation, and continuously improving processes to mitigate financial crime risks, thereby supporting regulatory compliance and customer trust.

As a Crypto AML Investigator, you will be tasked with conducting in-depth investigations into cryptocurrency transactions, brokerage accounts, and financial movements. This will involve analyzing blockchain activity with specialized tools, assessing customer behavior across Robinhood's platforms, and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) that comply with regulatory standards. You will oversee investigations from the initial alert to the final decision and documentation, while also identifying trends and suggesting improvements to the monitoring program. Your analytical work will be crucial in fulfilling Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) obligations.

This position is located in our offices in New York, NY; Denver, CO; or Westlake, TX, requiring in-person attendance for at least 3-5 days per week. Robinhood values in-person collaboration for fostering progress, innovation, and community. The office environment is designed to be engaging and supportive of high-performing teams.

Requirements

• 2+ years of AML investigation experience within a broker-dealer, cryptocurrency firm, fintech company, or financial institution, including SAR drafting.
• Hands-on experience analyzing cryptocurrency transactions and using blockchain analytics platforms (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM, or similar tools).
• Experience working across both fiat and crypto product environments
• Strong understanding of BSA/AML regulatory requirements, particularly as they relate to virtual currencies and digital asset platforms.
• Ability to evaluate large data sets, document findings clearly, and make defensible risk-based decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for those with course certifications from Chainalysis or TRM
• Preference for those with ACAMS certification or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into potentially suspicious activity across cryptocurrency products, brokerage accounts, and fiat transactions generated from transaction monitoring systems, referrals, or external inquiries.
• Analyze blockchain transactions using tools such as Chainalysis, TRM, or similar platforms to trace fund flows and identify indicators of money laundering or other financial crimes.
• Review customer activity across Robinhood Financial, Robinhood Securities, Robinhood Crypto, and Robinhood Money to assess risk and determine appropriate case outcomes.
• Draft clear, well-supported Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) that meet regulatory standards and internal quality benchmarks.
• Manage the full lifecycle of investigations, including alert review, evidence gathering, decisioning, documentation, and case closure.
• Contribute to process improvements by identifying trends, control gaps, or tooling enhancements that improve investigative quality and efficiency.

Benefits

• 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, parental leave, and more!
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level