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The Financial Crimes Sanctions Investigations team at Robinhood ensures our firm complies with all laws, regulations, and guidance related to sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets (OFAC).
As a Crypto Sanctions Investigator, you will be responsible for conducting investigations to identify potential sanctions exposure, or other related activities, using both traditional Sanctions tools, as well as blockchain analytics software. You’ll support the Financial Crimes Sanctions Investigations team in managing risk to ensure Robinhood meets our regulatory requirements. The right candidate has prior Crypto Sanctions investigations experience working with a broker-dealer or FinTech company, including drafting Blocked Property Reports.
This role is based in our Westlake, TX, Denver CO, Chicago IL or New York NY office(s), with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.
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.
What you’ll do- Review and analyze alerts of potential matches of Robinhood customers to denied parties
- Identify, research, and report Sanctions exposure identified through our sanctions screening software or other sources (e.g. referrals, etc.)
- Analyze customer behavioral patterns and profile to identify potential sanctions exposure
- Conduct research using Robinhood systems and proprietary tools to identify relevant Know Your Customer (KYC) information
- Manage the investigative process from initial detection to disposition and reporting, escalating where appropriate
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 3+ years working in Sanctions investigations for a broker-dealer or FinTech company
- Experience with blockchain analytics software (e.g. Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, CipherTrace)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt to a changing environment
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong working relationships
- Resourceful, persistent and ability to thrive in fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
- Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
- Best in class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
- Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more
- Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits
- Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
- Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.
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 base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.
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If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.
Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.
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