Crypto AML Program Manager, Robinhood
$150-200k
Salary is 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
$150-200k
Salary is dependent on location
3 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- Passion for Robinhood's products and our mission to democratize finance for all
- Resourceful, autonomous, and adaptive when managing multiple projects with shifting timelines
- 7+ years of AML and sanctions experience, with at least 2+ years specifically within Crypto compliance
- Demonstrated knowledge of fraud prevention and detection, including 1+ years of experience analyzing crypto-specific fraud typologies
- Deep understanding of NYDFS Part 504 regulations and their application to cryptocurrency programs
- Familiarity with EU and UK AML regulations and international compliance frameworks (e.g., MiCA, UK Money Laundering Regulations)
- Proven experience managing complex compliance projects from initiation through to completion
- Strong communication skills that build trusted relationships among relevant business partners
- Proficiency in SQL to extract compliance data, build queries, and develop reports for management decision-making
- Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and collaborate across international time zones
What the job involves
- The Robinhood Crypto Compliance team supports all of Robinhood in developing and deploying new and enhanced crypto products and services compliantly
- They serve as Robinhood’s primary point of contact for compliance matters related to the firm's crypto business
- This team is responsible for providing guidance, training, testing and supervisory support, acting as an escalation point, general policy and procedure updates and implementation, and acting in an advisory capacity to provide regulatory guidance as applied to crypto
- As the Crypto AML Program Manager, you will report to Robinhood Crypto’s AML Officer and play a key role within the Robinhood Crypto Compliance team
- In this position, you will coordinate with financial crimes and fraud teams to support our compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements
- You will guide the development, testing, deployment, and retrospective assessment of new and enhanced crypto products
- By collaborating with Product, Risk, and Legal, you will ensure our product offerings meet all regulatory and internal policy requirements
- Additionally, you will partner with international colleagues and external business associates to implement program updates and corrective actions!
- Develop and maintain appropriate oversight of shared services related to financial crimes compliance
- Collaborate with our global AML Officers to support program alignment across international entities
- Advise Business, Legal, and Compliance teams in identifying AML, Sanctions, and Fraud considerations in ideation, design, development, testing, and launching of crypto products
- Support the licensing process and ongoing compliance requirements for state and international licenses
- Serve as the subject matter expert on AML and Sanctions regulatory requirements, translating regulatory updates into actionable program enhancements
- Draft, update, and maintain comprehensive compliance documentation, including policies, procedures, and risk methodologies for the Crypto AML and Sanctions program
- Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables for key Financial Crimes-related initiatives
- Evaluate and respond to compliance-related inquiries and information requests from external partners, banks, and auditors
- Support regulatory filings, exams, and inquiries
- Support Risk Assessments and audit efforts
- Support board and committee reporting
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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