Compliance Communications Team Lead, Robinhood
$123-165k
+ Bonus & Equity. Salary dependent on location.
3+ 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
$123-165k
+ Bonus & Equity. Salary dependent on location.
3+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s Degree
- FINRA Series 7 and 24. Series 4 is not a requirement, but must be willing to acquire within 120 days of starting
- 7+ years working in compliance or a relevant function, with a proven track record of leading projects
- Experience with Advertising review tools such as Red Oak, Saifr, PerformLine, or similar workflow management systems
- Deep, practical expertise with FINRA communications rules (e.g., 2210 and 2220) and related SEC/FINRA supervision and books-and-records requirements
- Experience as a registered principal reviewing and approving communications with the public (CwP), especially high-risk topics like options, margin, and promotions
- Prior experience leading or mentoring a team is preferred
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and lead a team through to a fast paced, changing environment
- Strong written and verbal communication, strategic, negotiation skills and strong attention to detail
- General financial services industry experience as a regulator or within compliance, audit, risk, marketing, or communication
- 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
What the job involves
- We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems
- We’re looking for bold thinkers
- Sharp problem-solvers
- Builders who are wired to make an impact
- Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers
- We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do
- Expectations are high, and so are the rewards
- The Compliance team at Robinhood Securities, LLC ("RHS"), and Robinhood Financial, LLC ("RHF"), drives a culture of compliance that actively supports the people, process and technologies vital to our business
- We strive to craft and implement effective compliance programs to protect customers, promote market integrity, and reduce regulatory, financial, operational and reputation risk
- As the Compliance Communications Team Lead, you will translate aggressive compliance goals into clear objectives, acting as a talent multiplier who scales the team’s impact through focus and innovation
- You will exercise expert judgment and strategic thinking to influence technical direction and lead the review, audit, and approval (Principal Review) of retail communications, including advertising and marketing, to ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements
- You will lead and align compliance strategies across diverse stakeholders, including Marketing, Social, and Product teams, to ensure all customer-facing content meets SEC, FINRA, and internal policy standards
- By guiding internal partners on complex projects, you will ensure our communications remain compliant while supporting the firm’s growth and protecting our reputation in a fast-paced environment
- 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
- Provide expert guidance and serve as an escalation point for stakeholders, offering strategic advice on complex compliance interpretations and internal guidelines
- Principal Review (approve) communications with the public ("CwP") materials to ensure it meets regulatory and internal standards
- Develop and establish program efficiencies and lead process enhancements within the team to increase quality and scalability
- Build strong relationships and lead compliance strategy among different stakeholders
- Guide internal customers on compliance for projects and deliverables
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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