Crypto Compliance Lead
About The Position
Robinhood is building an elite team to address significant financial problems using frontier technologies. They are seeking bold thinkers and sharp problem-solvers who are driven to make an impact. Robinhood is described as a place for ambitious individuals to do their best work, characterized by a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at its core. The Robinhood Crypto Product Compliance team collaborates with Product teams to ensure crypto products and services align with regulatory requirements. This team acts as the primary compliance partner for product initiatives, offering guidance on product design, customer communications, and operational processes for crypto offerings. Team members work cross-functionally with Product, Legal, Risk, Marketing, and Operations to support compliant product launches and ongoing improvements, ultimately helping Robinhood deliver customer-centric crypto experiences while upholding strong regulatory standards. The Crypto Product Compliance Lead will support the development and enhancement of Robinhood’s crypto products and services. This role involves leading initiatives to review product designs, customer communications, and operational processes for compliance with regulations and firm policies. The Lead will advise teams throughout the product lifecycle, from initial concept to launch and post-launch enhancements. Additionally, the role requires close collaboration with Product, Legal, Risk, and Operations partners to support regulatory reviews, examinations, and business initiatives related to crypto products. This position is based in New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Washington, DC, Bellevue, WA, Denver, CO, Westlake, TX, and Menlo Park, CA offices, with a requirement for in-person attendance at least three days per week. Robinhood emphasizes the value of in-person work for progress, innovation, and community building, with intentionally designed offices to support high-performing teams.
Requirements
- Passion for Robinhood’s mission to democratize finance for all and interest in crypto products and financial technology.
- 7+ years of experience in financial services, including experience supporting crypto products within compliance, risk, legal, audit, or operations functions.
- Experience advising on anti-money laundering, sanctions, and financial crimes compliance requirements related to crypto products.
- Knowledge of consumer protection requirements.
- Experience advising on DeFi projects.
- Ability to manage projects and coordinate work across technical and non-technical teams in a regulated environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting compliance guidance to business partners and leadership teams.
- Insatiable curiosity.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with global crypto regulatory frameworks, including MiCA, is a plus.
- Familiarity with MiFID requirements is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Product teams and other business partners, including Legal, Risk, and Operations, during the design, testing, launch, and enhancement of crypto products and services.
- Advise on regulatory requirements and operational processes related to crypto products, including consumer protection, AML, sanctions, and financial crimes compliance considerations.
- Review product features, customer communications, and marketing materials to support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and firm policies.
- Provide timely guidance to business partners on compliance questions, regulatory developments, and product-related issues.
- Support regulatory examinations, inquiries, filings, and internal compliance reviews related to Robinhood Crypto products.
Benefits
- Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact
- bonus programs
- equity ownership
- 401(k) matching
- 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
- 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
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
