Chief Compliance Officer, Robinhood
United Kingdom
Offers Bonus programs, and 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
Offers Bonus programs, and Equity ownership
5 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for an experienced compliance leader who is excited to work at the intersection of regulation, technology and finance, and who can handle ambiguity and shifting priorities with flexibility and patience
- Based in the United Kingdom
- Degree or equivalent practical experience
- 10+ years of previous regulatory compliance experience within a relevant FCA-regulated firm
- Approval as, or the ability to obtain approval for, the FCA Senior Management Function SMF16
- Strong working knowledge of the FCA Handbook, Consumer Duty, UK Money Laundering Regulations and SM&CR
- Experience managing FCA Supervisory and Authorisations interactions and regulatory reporting
- Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills
- A pragmatic and risk-based approach to compliance
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
- Experience working in an international team environment, across large projects with multiple work streams and coordinating cross-functional teams
- Knowledge and demonstrable use of AI
What the job involves
- Robinhood is looking for a Chief Compliance Officer to lead our Risk & Compliance team in the United Kingdom
- As Chief Compliance Officer of RHUK, you will hold SMF16 (Compliance Oversight). You will lead the UK compliance programme, provide independent challenge as the second line of defence, and serve as a primary contact for the FCA and other authorities
- Oversee and maintain the firm's compliance framework in accordance with FCA rules and applicable legislation
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business
- Develop and deliver the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan and ensure timely remediation of identified issues
- Provide practical regulatory advice to senior management on investments and crypto products and business initiatives and associated regulatory obligations
- Act as a primary contact for the FCA and other relevant regulatory bodies
- Own Consumer Duty oversight
- Oversee financial crime and AML frameworks with the MLRO
- Identify and assess risks with the 1st line of defence
- Review financial promotions, website content and marketing communications to ensure compliance with FCA requirements
- Chair Risk & Compliance Committee
- Provide training, guidance and independent investigation of compliance matters to support and lead UK Risk & Compliance team members
- Set and promote the firm’s core values, risk culture and risk appetite at Board level
- 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 tech
- 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
Application process
- Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process. These tools enhance the efficiency and consistency of our hiring process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams
Salary benchmarks
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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