About the company

Robinhood is democratizing finance for all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood is lowering barriers, removing fees, and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.

Robinhood is a fast-growing company and was recognized as a CNBC Disruptor 50 and a LinkedIn Top Startup in 2019. We’re continuing to grow and are looking for incredible talent that can help us achieve our mission.

Robinhood is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with offices in Lake Mary, Florida,Denver, Colorado, and London, UK. 

About the role

Robinhood’s AML Operations team is looking for an AML Operations Team Lead. The AML Operations Team Lead will be responsible for managing AML investigation and Suspicious Activity Report production. The team lead will also be responsible for assisting the AML Operations Manager with developing news hires and leading ongoing training for AML analysts. This person will work with the AML Operations Manager to ensure the Firm’s compliance with Firm policy, SEC, FINRA and related regulations.

Your day-to-day will involve:

• Oversee a team of analysts including day to day production, training, and professional development
• Manage AML Operations: daily workflow, operational queues, Suspicious Activity Reporting, and metrics
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in AML; provide direction and assist with investigations and Suspicious Activity Reports
• Assist in developing and training the AML analysts
• Escalate potential findings to management in a timely manner
• Conduct, review, and evaluate alert reviews, investigations and findings using AML / KYC / CIP knowledge

Some things we consider critical for this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 4+ years working in AML investigations
• Previous experience in executing training or mentoring new AML team members
• Previous experience in developing AML training or AML policies/ procedures
• Familiarity with regulations relevant to broker-dealers including: Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Regulation T, Bank Secrecy Act
• Strong operations background, writing and analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Keen attention to detail, quality, performance metrics and process improvements
• Self-starter with ability to work independently
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt to a changing environment

Bonus points: 

• FINRA Series 7
• CAMS

Feeling ready to give 100% to democratizing finance for all? 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, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.