Chief Compliance Officer, Robinhood
RHD
$224-300k
+ Bonus programs + equity ownership. Salary dependent on location
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
$224-300k
+ Bonus programs + equity ownership. Salary dependent on location
5 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- You have 8+ years of experience in financial services compliance, including at least 5 years focused on futures, derivatives, or related products
- You hold an active FINRA Series 3 license and have strong knowledge of CFTC and NFA regulations
- You have experience developing and maintaining compliance policies, procedures, and control frameworks
- You can analyze regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for business teams
- You have experience working with regulators or prior experience at a regulatory agency such as the CFTC or NFA
What the job involves
- The Robinhood Derivatives (RHD) Compliance team oversees regulatory compliance for our futures, event contracts, and options on futures business. The team ensures adherence to Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and National Futures Association (NFA) requirements while supporting the compliant launch of new products
- You will partner closely with Legal, Risk, Supervision & Controls, and business operations to maintain a strong compliance framework and support regulatory engagement. This team plays a critical role in enabling product innovation while maintaining regulatory integrity!
- As Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) of RHD, you will lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the derivatives compliance program
- You will serve as the primary compliance contact for regulators and internal partners, guiding the business through evolving regulatory requirements. You will oversee policies, procedures, and control frameworks while advising on new products, risk management practices, and regulatory developments
- This role also includes leading regulatory exams, audits, and supporting major business initiatives such as potential mergers or acquisitions
- Lead and maintain the RHD compliance program, including policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with CFTC and NFA requirements
- Advise business teams on regulatory requirements related to futures, event contracts, and options on futures, including new product launches and updates to existing offerings
- Oversee regulatory interactions, including exams, inquiries, and reporting obligations, and coordinate responses with Legal, Risk, and Internal Audit partners
- Review marketing and promotional materials to ensure alignment with applicable regulatory standards
- Support firm-wide initiatives impacting derivatives compliance, including system implementations, risk programs, and business changes
- 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
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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