Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood and its subsidiaries and affiliates are lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.
With growth as the top priority...
The business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.
About the team + role
The Robinhood Money (“RHY”) Compliance AML Senior Lead will work as a part of a team to identify and address key AML challenges and concerns. You will continuously assess the state of RHY’s AML Compliance Program to provide recommendations and assist in enhancing RHY’s oversight of Robinhood’s Financial Crimes Team. You will coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive timely decision-making in response to latent and emerging AML risks. Additionally, you will ensure consistent application of AML best practices, policies and procedures.
The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.
What you’ll do
- Provide guidance and advisory to Product and Engineering teams on AML Compliance requirements and product design features.
- Build consensus with the Financial Crimes, Account Servicing, Product, Engineering and Fraud teams to drive targeted initiatives.
- Identify, advise and implement efficient and accurate improvements to enhance RHY’s oversight of Robinhood’s Financial Crimes team.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams of SMEs to analyze new product vulnerabilities and control proposals.
- Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and coordinate with RHY AML and Financial Crimes leadership teams to prioritize resources accordingly.
- Review transaction surveillance trends and metrics, policies and procedures to improve RHY and enterprise-level AML risk posture.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- 6+ years working in AML investigations/regulatory compliance, preferably in payments
- Extensive knowledge of AML regulations and risk identification capabilities
- Strong business strategy, advisory, legal, or financial intelligence unit (FIU) experience
- Experience with AML controls, financial services AML typologies, rule building and analytics across multiple payments products
- Strong communication skills (written and oral), and ability to influence a broad range of stakeholders to drive initiatives and effect change
- Proven experience executing in the details and continuously improving processes
- Self-starter with ability to work independently
What we offer
- Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
- 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
- Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
- Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
- Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
- Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
- Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits
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Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.
Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)
$140,000—$165,000 USD
Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)
$123,000—$145,000 USD
Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)
$110,000—$129,000 USD
Click here to learn more about available Benefits, which vary by region and Robinhood entity.
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.
Robinhood embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. Please review the specific Robinhood Privacy Policy applicable to the country where you are applying.
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