Chief Compliance Officer, Robinhood
Money
$255-300k
+ Bonus programs, + Equity ownership
5 days a week in office
Commission-free stock trading & investing app
Be an early applicant
Commission-free stock trading & investing app
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$255-300k
+ Bonus programs, + Equity ownership
5 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of experience building and leading compliance functions in financial services, with deep expertise in banking, credit, or payments
- Direct experience working with state and federal regulators, and managing regulatory exams
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as NYDFS Part 500 and 504, BSA/AML, UDAAP, and money transmission laws
- Ability to develop scalable compliance strategies for consumer financial products in a high-growth, tech-forward environment
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and applying sound judgment to complex regulatory and product issues
- Trustworthy, self-motivated, and a team player who thrives in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial culture
- Passion for Robinhood’s mission to democratize access to America’s financial system
What the job involves
- The Chief Compliance Officer of Robinhood Money will manage and grow a scalable compliance program that supports our expanding suite of banking and credit card products
- You will lead the development and execution of compliance strategies across our deposit, credit card, and related money services, while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements at the state and federal level
- In this role, you’ll serve as a key partner to product, engineering, legal, and operations teams, and act as a primary point of contact with regulators
- You will be responsible for designing and implementing policies, controls, and processes to ensure our compliance program is effective, forward-looking, and technology-enabled
- You’ll also oversee AML and risk assessments, and support Robinhood Money’s operational scale through continuous compliance improvements
- This role is based in our Washington, DC; New York, NY; or Menlo Park, CA offices, with in-person attendance expected 5 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
- Build, lead, and scale a compliance program that supports our banking and credit card businesses, including oversight of money transmitter compliance, AML and sanctions, consumer protection, and regulatory reporting
- Oversee state regulatory audits and license renewals, particularly for financial products including credit cards and deposit accounts
- Serve as a strategic partner to product and engineering teams to support the design, launch, and growth of new financial products while embedding compliance-by-design principles
- Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive AML program, including Know Your Customer, transaction monitoring, and SAR filing, with a focus on banking and credit card use cases
- Advise executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders on regulatory requirements and emerging compliance trends
- Own and continuously improve compliance policies and procedures to align with internal standards and external regulatory expectations
- Foster a strong culture of compliance throughout the organization by providing training, guidance, and oversight
- Manage relationships with state and federal regulators, respond to inquiries, and lead Robinhood Money’s exam readiness efforts
- Partner with enterprise compliance leaders and Robinhood’s other CCOs (Markets, Financial, Clearing, Crypto) to ensure alignment across all entities
- Evaluate third-party vendors and partners for compliance capabilities and risk mitigation support
Our take
For years, traditional brokers ruled the share trading realm, charging hefty fees that locked out everyday investors. Robinhood emerged as a disruptor, offering commission-free trading and opening the door to a new generation. Since then, expectations have continued to evolve, with investors looking not just to lower costs, but for simpler tools, clearer information, and guidance that makes the market easier to understand.
Robinhood was built to meet those changing expectations, designed from the start as a mobile-first platform that makes investor more accessible and less intimidating for people at every stage of their financial journey. Through its app, users can trade stocks and other financial instruments while benefiting from a clean interface and built-in educational support, helping them move from curiosity to confidence without unnecessary complexity.
Recently, Robinhood has strenghtned its impact too, particularly in the UK. With the launch of AI-powered Digests within its Robinhood Cortex assistant that helps users understand what's driving stock movements in plain English, while upcoming options trading and expanded educational resources add flexibility and depth. Together, these steps position Robinhood as a platform evolving alongside its users, blending technology and education to stay ahead in an ever-changing investment landscape.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 13 rounds)
Feb 2021
$2.4bn
CONVERTIBLE
Jan 2021
$1bn
LATE VC
Total funding: $5.6bn
Company HQ
Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Leadership
Vlad Tenev
(Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman)Studied Mathematics at Stanford University, where they met Baiju. Dropped out of a PhD to start Robinhood. Alongside Robinhood, Vlad is also the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Harmonic.
Baiju B.
(Co-Founder)Studied Mathematics and Physics at Stanford University, where they met their Vlad and co-founded Robinhood in 2012. Baiju is also the Founder and CEO of Aetherflux.
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