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Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood and its subsidiaries and affiliates are lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.

With growth as the top priority...

The business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.

About The Role

The Chief Compliance Officer of Robinhood Money will manage and grow a scalable money services compliance program and team. You will spearhead the management of our Robinhood Money Compliance program, and serve as the point of contact to regulators and internal teams for our credit, debit and P2P businesses. In this role, you will design and implement Robinhood Money’s policies and procedures and a system of controls. You will also build AML and Risk programs and assessments leveraging technology. You’ll ensure our teams and processes meet the high standards of our internal policies and regulatory guidance, including but not limited to NYDFS Part 500 and 504 requirements. You will also oversee all US state regulatory reporting and US state license renewals. Lastly, you will champion a culture of compliance and serve as an advisor for Robinhood Money’s operations and technical teams.

As Chief Compliance Officer, Money You'll

• Build, lead, and scale a compliance program and team, including managing state regulatory audits, money transmitter compliance, AML and Sanctions and consumer protection compliance
• Collaborate with our product, engineering, compliance, and treasury teams to launch, improve and scale Robinhood products, tools, and systems
• Partner with your team to understand our regulatory requirements and develop creative, risk-based solutions, policies, and programs
• Set direction and provide strategic and tactical support for all elements of the AML Compliance program including Know Your Customer, transaction monitoring and SAR filing
• Advise management, operations and cross-functional stakeholders on new and existing regulations and compliance best practices
• Design and administer Robinhood Money’s compliance policies and procedures to comply with laws, regulations and firm policy
• Create a continuous loop of controls and process improvement, including designing, testing and improving new controls or new compliance processes
• Manage regulatory relationships, inquiries and exams in coordination with Legal
• Understand and stay current on the evolving regulatory landscape and requirements
• Manage the engagement of third party firms, performing any policies/procedural reviews and audits; evaluate risk-mitigation vendor capabilities
• Coordinate compliance roles and responsibilities with the enterprise compliance team and closely coordinate with the CCOs of Robinhood Markets, Financial, Clearing and Crypto

Some Things We Consider Critical For The Role

• 10+ years experience in building and scaling compliance functions in financial services
• Prior experience working directly with regulators and financial institutions
• Execution oriented mindset with the humility, drive, and scrappiness to get things done
• Ability to think critically and apply problem-solving skills to resolve issues and implement process improvements
• Trustworthy, self-motivated and able to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment
• A passion for Robinhood’s product and our mission to democratize access to America’s Financial System

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 salary range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan. 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)

$255,000—$300,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$224,000—$264,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL)

$199,000—$234,000 USD

Click here to learn more about available Benefits, which vary by region and Robinhood entity.

We’re looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you’re ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission—we’d love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.

Robinhood embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. Please review the specific Robinhood Privacy Policy applicable to the country where you are applying.